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WWII miles. $3.25 million be appropriated to 908-789-1551 908-789-0555 I only29.000 milsVIN(/VI JSX)7«) VMWMI16587 schedule next meeting flood bill provisions Fax 908-789-2744 Fax 908-789-1792 the township — if the township $16,995 CRANFORD - The ByDARIAMEOU shares equally in financing these $23,995 $19,900 $18,900 $16,995 Cranford High School Booster THE CHRONICLE projects. The township would Club has scheduled its next have to find support for a dollar Look At Our Newly Renovated Website For Specials And More WWWMARANOSONSAUTO.COM meeting for Dec. 13. CRANFORD - The Craxiford for dollar match of $3.25 million. The club is slated to meet at Township Committee is continu- Whitman then sent the bill 8 p.m. inside the main CHS ing to search for a source to fund back to the to state Legislature. cafeteria. $3.25 million in flood control pro- If tJie bill passes both houses, the The annual fund drive of the jects. township's next step will be seek- Booster Club, which supports USED CAR LEASE SPECIALS According to Commissioner ing funding from the county, all CHS athletic programs, is Thomas Denny, township officials according to Mayor Phil Morin. now in progress. Residents, "(Whitman) approves (the bill) particularly those with stu- have been brainstorming with Assemblymen Richard Bagger with a footnote," said Morin. The 1999 BUICK RECALLS 1998 FORD RANGER XLT I998VWJETTAGLX dents in the Cranford School governor wants to make sure the System, should watch for mail- and Alan Augustine for ideas on WCK4JP VR-6, 5-spd. air, ps, pb, pw, p/locks, leather, state doesn't pay the whole V4\ aulo, ;ur, ps, pb. pw, iviocks, lilt, cruise, cass, ers about the club's $10.95 financing the rest of the project, :H,(XX) miles, Lease for$23 9 mo. for 36 mos. auto, air, ps,pb, cass, abs, 34,000 miles, alloy wheels, 39,000 miles, VIN#WM116587, Membership Drive, according which the state has agreed pay thing." 12,000' milesfyr, vyilh $1390 total down, Lease for $179 mos for 36 mos with lease for $289 Mo 26 months with $1,450 to a club press release. for half of. The bill passed through a total $1,099 total down, 12,000 miles per yew total down. of six legislative hearings since All township residents are The $3.25 million bill to fund VI1WUA1831Q invited to participate in the Cranford flood control projects June before it landed on the Membership Drive and attend along the Rahway River sat on Governor's desk. Governor Christie Whitman's "I am confident that both •••••••••••^••^— — —• — ,. the Dec. 13 meeting. Donations may be mailed to desk for weeks. Instead of stamp- (Continued on page A-2) For your convenience, call toll free: P.O. Box 952, Cranford, NJ GEORGE PACCIELLO/THE CHRONICLE 07016. For more information, The Cranford High School Art Honor Society has earned recognition for two murals it has created with- call (908) 272-6589. 1.800.360.3603 in the hallowed halls of its school — a depiction of literary characters (above) outside CHS's third-floor library, and a series of inspirational messages (below) lining the walls of the high school's weight room. UCC, UMDNJ team up Art Honor Society members Susan Prawdzlk, Justin Beliotti, Sandy Howard, Florence Pucillo, Lauren Dahl, Chris Gardener and Nicole Falasca are Just some of the people who helped create the award-win- to host joint open house ning murals, according to society advisor Josephine Harris. SCOTCH PLAINS — Union County College, in collabora- tion with the University of Medicine and- Dentistry/School of Health Related Professions, Mural, mural is hosting Tuesday a special Open House. CHS artists earns honors for doubly decorative effort The event is > slated to run from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the ByDARIAMEOLJ "That is why this contest ship and untiring dedication Conference Room at the new TIIK CHRONICLK married so well," said Harris, during the "Literary UCC/UMDNJ campus, located noting the original intent of Landscape" project. Harris at 1700 Raritan Road in Scotch CRANFORD — Some of the the mural project was not this also applauded the work of plains. It is free and open to hallowed walls of Cranford contest. "Originally, it was to Justin Beliotti, Lauren Dahl, the public. High . School have recently give more life to the library," Crystal DiCOsmo, Charles, The Open House will become recognized works of include information on several she said. "Make it more excit- Gardiner, Lauren Goldstein, art. ing and to make the library Michael Grau, Alicia Grysko, health-related programs, The Cranford High School including dental hygiene, den- more inviting to students." Dave Krauter, Jessica Mjubon; Art Honor Society won the The first mural was com-Corianna Malko, and Rebecca , ;' . . NICOLE DIMELLATHE CHRONICLE tal assisting, medical laborato- Fleet All-Stars award for two ry technology, medical assist- pleted in July of 1999 on theMarkowitz for their work on Union County Prosecutor Thomas V. Manahan was at the Llncoln- murals it painted on CHSoutside walls of the third-floor the project. Franklln School in Garwood Nov. 16 to speak at "Family to Family/' ing and surgical technology. walls. At the Open House, prospec- library. The title of that mural The second wall art project an anti-violence and drug .prevention event sponsored by the tive students will have the A group of the art students is "Literary Landscape" and was completed by the Art Prosecutor's Office. Manahan and other speakers addressed fam- opportunity to meet faculty was scheduled to travel includes figures from Honor Society in May. The art ilies from around Union County on the dangers of substance and staff involved in the two Monday with their advisor,. "Hamlet," "The Odyssey," students painted the weight abuse and how citizens can help law enforcement agencies Check the schools' "team approach" to Josephine Harris, to the"Guliver's Travels," "The room at Cranford High School counter crime. medicine and health care pro- RexPTex in Elizabeth to Grapes of Wrath," "The with inspirational quotes from fessions, according to a UCC receive recognition and aCrucible, "Romeo and Juliet," sources as varied as Joe Lewis classified ads press release. $3,000 check, which will be "The Great Gatsby," "A and Winston Church. Students It's heart-to-heart Information will also be pro- reinvested into the Art Honor Separate Peace" and "To Kill a entering into the beef-up dun- first. vided on the admissions Society's community projects. Mocking Bird." geon are now greeted by a process, transfer credits, In order to win the contest, Harris said the students bright yellow opposing wall at Family-.to-Family CLEP, financial aid and coun- the project had to meet several agreed painting characters which reads "Cougar Power, A seling services, according to criteria. It had to leave a last- from the required reading list Commitment to Excellence." Term Rehabilitation Center, •. Wanttogetintoanew the release. ing impression within the com- would be appropriate outside And for students who want to Prosecutor's program the Prosecutor's Office and th£-; munity, demonstrate volun- For more information, call the library and would be recog- give up on training, they must takes an inside look Garwood Police are hoping the. • car fast? Get into the Joe Ragusa, UCC coordinator teerism and team work, cap- nizable by all students. exit through a door adjacent to audience left that night better; of joint programs, at (908) 889- ture the spirit and imagina- "Sooner or later, as they grow the words "The harder you at substance abuse able to recognize those sigriir! classified section first 2483. tion of the kids, show creativi- from freshman to senior, the work, the harder it is to sur- and symptoms. Z - ty and uniqueness while offer- students would recognize all render — Vince Lombardi." ByDARIAMEOU The idea behind the pro-; ing a hands-on experience, and the characters," said Harris. Harris' credited Cranford Union Hospital sponsors THE CHRONICLE gram was the parents and Classified ads offerthe allow the kids to feel as if The 9-foot by 23-foot library students Justin Beliotti, children would find the infor- trip down memory lane they've made a difference. mural took the Art Honor Nicole Falasca, Chris GARWOOD — The Union mation more valuable coining widest selection of UNION — Take a stroll The awards ceremony's Society almost a year to plan Gardiner, Shannon Barakat, County Prosecutor's Office from those with firsthand down memory lane this holi- scheduled special guest • was and sketch out. "The hard part Kate Levine, Meredith posed the question "Do you experience of the effects of new and used vehicles day season. U.S. Women's National Soccer was designing and knowing Klerber, and Sandy Howard for think you could recognize the drugs on families. 'This mes- Union Hospital invites com- Team captain Mia Hamm. that design was going to work their hard work and attention signs and symptoms associat- sage is far more than I, as a munity members to participate Hamm was expected to not as a mural," said Harris. "Then to detail with the weight room ed with today's illegal drugs?" prosecutor, can deliver," said in the market Plus, in its lunch and theater holi- only teach the Cranford kids a we had to transfer from the mural. to middle school children and Union County Prosecutor day spectacular oh Dec. 13. few of her World Cup winning sketch to the wall without Harris said she is unsure of their parents at a Family to Thomas Manahan. "It is more classified ads are the Participants will enjoy buf- moves, but to speak about loosing any subtleties." what the next project of the Family program, held Nov. 16. than ... your teachers can fet luncheon in the newly reno- teamwork and service learn- According to Harris, Art Honor Society will be. But After listening to frank sto- deliver." vated Winfield Scott Hotel in ing. The program was designed Katherine Keenan, Christine once the project is decided up, rytelling by two recovering Approximately 250 Union most convenient way Elizabeth, followed by A to reinforce the service learn- Barris, Jennifer Kozek, Steven the group will have $3,000 teens, two parents of drug County residents showed up Christmas Cajol at The ing aspect of Cranford's cur- D'Ambola, and Michelle Drejia waiting to be spent on sup- addicts and the director of the at the Lincoln/Franklin School toi comparison shop Theater at Madison Square riculum. showed outstanding leader- plies. DayTop-New Jersey Long (Continued on page A-2) Garden in . features, prices and The price per person is $70 and includes transportation. The bus is scheduled to payments. leave Union Hospital at 11 River of dreams a.m. Dec. 13. Union Hospital, an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Cranford residents have their own ideas Ready to ride? Check Care System, is located at 1000 Galloping Hill Rd. in Union. about the future of the Rahway River the classified section P^or further information or ByDARIAMEOU mittee boards a fleet of fiveboat s to make reservations, call (908) THE CHRONICLE and a one canoe and scans the 810-9523. water for debris. According to first CRANFORD — While the fate longtime committee member of the $3.25 million flood control Mavis Seraphen, the committee project bill is still up in the airhas scooped out bicycles, hot and the township makes strides water heaters and car transmis- Inside to improve the land use around sions. The group collected 69 old classified the riverfront, concerned resi- tires during this year's April Commentary A-4 dents are continuing their efforta clean-up alone, Seraphen said. to make their own Rahway River But the River Committee is Community Life B-1 improvements. not just concerned with water The • Cranford River the first place to look for everything clean-up. It also deals with water Sports C-1 Committee has been cleaning up flow blockage and bank erosion. the section of the Rahway River According to Seraphen, falling Obituaries B-2 that runs through the township trees cuuse more problems than for almost 15 years. The commit- just interrupting the flow • of Prime Time ...... B-3 tee is comprised of Cranford resi- water. dents and operates on a small "Twenty-five trees have been Real Estate C-2 advertising budget earned from down in the past 14 years," she] grants from New Jersey Clean said. "Because of the trees fallings Police Log C-3 Communities. The committee is and not being replanted, th rsflTsr assigned a Township Committee banks are sliding in." I publishing liaison. The committee has noticed A few times u year, the com- (Continued on page A-2) A-2 Cranfford Chronicle November-23r2G0Grfli- November 23r2000" Cranford Chronicle A-9

«r . . , • • An inside look at substance abuse Intergenerational Orchestra Cranford PD sponsors special Santa deliveries Residents have ideas about river's future number to the Cranford Police . One of Santa's elves will call to let (Continued from page A-l) explained how and why they got people are really experienced," he CRANFORD — The Police Auditorium to hear accounts of into drugs. Sidney is recovering at said. "I never knew they used to be (Continued from page A-l) further their efforts with watershed manage- Department is sponsoring home Department, located at 8 Springfield you know when Santa will arrive. drug addiction and the destruction age 17 and is scared he won't just like us. I thought they started sizable bank erosion since they started their ment, for example. "I encourage the town to get deliveries by Santa to children 10 Ave., on Dec 3,4 or 5, between noon For more information, please con- clean-up efforts. "It has been allowed to erode involved," he said. "I encourage them to set tunes up holiday performance years or younger. and 8 p.m. tact the Cranford Police it can cause. Manahan warned the make it through the treatment. out as drug addicts. You know audience that drugs such as mari- Dave is 19 years old, started what I mean?" to the point of insanity," said Seraphen. goals more ambitious then they are." PyDARIAMEOLI member is 4 years old and the As for her performing pref- If you would like to participate, Santa will deliver the gift to your Department's Crime Prevention juana, heroine, ecstasy and drinking at age 11 and was smok- The Union County Coalition But Seraphen and her crew are not the only - According to the most recent DEP New ;THE CHRONICLE oldest is 89 years young. The erences, the half-pint musician drop off a wrapped gift with the child on Dec. 11,12 or 13, between 6 Unit at (908) 709-3999. This program cocaine are being sold cheaply and ing marijuana by the time he was was also at the program to dis- Cranford residents hoping to improve the river. Jersey State Water Quality Inventory Report of group of musicians from a vari- said she loves the spotlight. "I child's name, address and phone p.m. and 9 p.m. is open to Cranford residents only. : with great accessibility in the sub- in seventh grade. tribute literature to the parents. Resident and research scientist for the New the Rahway River, the area flowing through ; CRANFORD — The Newety of experiences and ability like when I'm in the first row Cranford exhibited elevated levels of phospho- urbs, and warned parents not to The boys told the parents how Coalition member Sandee Moroso Jersey Department of Environmental ;Jersey Intergenerational levels are brought into bold because people can see you," Your Environmental Headquarters Protection Matthew Polsky has ideas of his rus, bacteria, sodium and lead. However, the continue believing "not my child" they got the money to buy thesaid the group advises parents the ^Orchestra, based in the town- harmony under Marks' conduc- she said. • Vacuums or "not in my town." drugs and how their attitudes best way to prevent thoir children own on improving the river. report continues.to say the local watershed hds i'ship, has scheduled a special tion. shown improvements since 1990. "If you're in the back, it's • Central Vacuum Systems DayTop director Alec Martino changed once they started using. from abusing drugs is to find a Polsky said he believes the flood control pro- [holiday program for 3 p.m. Dec. "I enjoy the interaction," • Sewing Machines echoed his sentiments. "It is a According to Garwood Police jects and Riverfront Redevelopment project are Polsky is not a resident griping about his like you aren't playing for an way to speak to the children effec- |3 at Cranford High School. said orchestra member • Outdoor Power Equipment topic we don't like to talk about," Captain William Legg, who was tively— without lecturing. good things for the township. However, he local government's neglect. On the contrary, he ; The highlight of the concert audience." Benjamin Halpern, 89, of According to Marks, the • Janitorial Supplies said Martino. "Here in'America, active in getting this program to "If you spend a half-hour to an expressed worry that the projects will be con- said he believes in the government's efforts and will capture the spirit of the South Orange. "It is another Cranford holiday show stands Air & Water Purification Equipment there are topics we try and avoid: Garwood, it was important the hour a day talking to your chil- structed without considering the environmen- hopes it steps up its concern for the river. As a "Intergenerational Orchestra. way of staying young." COMPANY teen-agers, drugs, unwed pregnan- students see Dave and Sidney dren, it will make a difference," tal ramifications and sustainability of the land. DEP insider, Polsky has ideas on how the town- !The orchestra's resident com- apart from performances because they looked like average, ship could achieve an improved river. The orchestra experience cies, STD's and disease. The statis- said Moroso. "And not lecture, but According to Polsky, sustainability is Iposer, Mario Lombardo of keeps the young members com- played at the high profile loca- tics I have, unfortunately, say use suburban kids. In fact, Sidney and The DEP has had a watershed management keep it conversational. For exam- achieved when development's meet the needs of |Cranford, wrote a piece for the ing back as well. Twelve-year- tions. "As far as reaching out to SALES • SERVICE • PARTS of heroine has spread in suburbs. Dave wen: average suburban kids, ple, you could say something like, the present without compromising future gen- program for the past five years. the community, this is the and this drove home the message ^performance entitled "Music in old Scotch Plains resident RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL. Interest in heroine has grown like 'Oh, I saw on the news that so- erations. "Quoting from a fourth grader, it is Every year, the state selects a few counties ;0ur Lives." biggest and best event," said wildfire in the suburbs. We arethat everyone has to watch out for Melissa , Loewinger, an and-so died drunk driving." questioning whether we can keep going the to be eligible for funding toward watershed •• The orchestra will be accom- Marks, a music teacher in the dealing with the same rate as drugs, Legg said. way we are going," said Polsky. Intergenerational violinist, has Many of the mothers in the management planning and subcontracting panied by the Brookside Cranford School District. . marijuana and it starts with While the parents came for the crowd left wiping their eyes. A improvements, Polsky said, and "next year it is been a member for four years. Polsky attended the Township Committee ,'Student Chorus from eighth, ninth and 10th grade stu- drug prevention education, many group of Garwood mothers was public meeting on- the Riverfront Union County's turn to get involved with She rehearses with the orches- The performance space is dents." of the students came out that [Brookside Avenue School in tra's most advance group, the handicapped-accessible and MIELE \MEE-IL-UH\ • especially impressed. Sharon Redevelopment several months ago. Thewatershed management. 1 A man named Jack shared his night because their teachers Legg, Phyllis Bowlby, Kimberly Riverfront Redevelopment area covers the He added he hopes Cranford will be after the jCranford and the Cranford Chamber Orchestra, and said large print is available for the story of how he tried to fight and awarded them with extra credit or Baker and Barbara Tweedle have already developed area of North Avenue and county government, for some trickle-down •senior choir group "The Side by she enjoys the challenge and visually impaired. n. an extremely quiet, easy-to-use, ultimately lost the battle with his no homework for attending. an ongoing program to keep fellow High Street. "I thought (the Township funds to use on its stretch of the Rahway. Riders." ' live performances of the The performance will also powerful German vacuum with son's drug addiction. Jack gave a However, by the time the speakers Garwood parents informed about Committee) was on the right track with that Although both Seraphen and Polsky see the ! The orchestra was formed in orchestra. feature a 100th birthday cele- a sealed filtration system to detailed account of his son's pro- finished their tales, the students the risk of drug addiction among and the plans seemed proactive," said Polsky need for improvements, both residents agree J1994 by founder and conductor "I like playing more inter- bration — including cake and gression and shared with the audi- discovered the real reason they children. They call themselves from the environmental perspective. the Rahway River is in better condition now ^Lorraine Marks. The orchestra esting pieces than I get to play capture all particles to bacteria attended. an orchestral cover of "Happy ence signs he had missed. His son Garwood Parents Draw the Line, Polsky said he does feel the township should than it has been in the past. •brings together musicians from in school," Melissa said. "I like Birthday" — for Florence size (.3 microns). was in and out of detox and jail Eighth-grader Willie Rodriguez and they have recently started six- Jevery generation. The youngest the chamber pieces." until his mother found him on his said he had come because he week sessions for parents of chil- Thomas. v.t. an indescribable state of bedroom floor the day before would have no homework, and "I dren ages 4 through 9. Marks met Thomas this Mother's Day. He had overdosed. thought it was going to be boring," The drug prevention moms all TKenilworth cops; issue warning summer at one of the Echo environmental cleanliness-i.e. "At 17 years old, he was laid to he said. "But it wasn't." agreed the Family to Family pro- Lake concerts. She noticed a "I Mieled my house today." rest," said Jack. Willie said the stories her heard gram was effective. This program Sink or swim for flood bill about phone solicitation scam wheelchair-bound mother hav- Two current residents of were much different than any he was great because the community ing a great time with her DayTop, Sidney and Dave, heard in his health classes. 'These got to see this," said Mrs. Legg. ByDARIAMEOU tion, but because the phone (Continued from page A-l) half." Legislature next fiscal year to trv- daughter. According to Marks, THE CHRONICLE • . . scam also could have been com- when she leaned forward to Anything Eke is a Compromise houses of the Legislature will If the bill is passed with the for the appropriation of the other mitted outside of Kenilworth, vote to concur with my recom- compliment the two women, governor's provision and $3.25 million to complete phase " KENILWORTH — the New Jersey Attorney mendation so that the residents Cranford can pull together fund- two consisting of the develop- she learned Thomas would be Lutheran Church hosts discussion jKenilworth Police Chief William General's Office is continuing / Old Fashioned Quality and Service of Cranford and the need the res- ing, a total of $6.5 million will be ment of wetland delineation an(j Dowd and Policemen's celebrating her 100th birthday idents have for projects that will allocated for Cranford flood con- improvements to dikes along the Benevolence Association the investigation. in December. 224 ELMER ST. • W^FIELD on administration of death penalty help to alleviate the chronic and trol. The original bill introduced river. "This does not preclude us president Fred Soos are warning "We want businesses and res- Marks felt it fitting for the hazardous flooding," Whitman to assembly by Assemblyman from going back next year," said area residents of a phone soliq- idents to know the Kenilworth New Jersey Intergenerational 9O8* 232* 5723 CRANFORD — Calvary Attorney Dan Gautieri of a member of the denomination, the •said in a release issued on Nov. 3. Bagger was for $6.5 million. That, Morin. PD does not solicit by phone," Orchestra to ring in Thomas' "At the same time I believe it is .tation scam asking for money in www.etpctcrsen.com Closed Wed. and Sun. , Lutheran Church is holding an Cranford is the scheduled speaker. largest Lutheran body in the coun- amount would pay for entire According to Williams, the the name of the Kenilworth Dopf said. "We do it by mail." 100th year. "Adult Forum" on the death penal- appropriate for the Township of flood control project designed by The New Jersey synod of the try. bill's return back to the bureau- Police Athletic League. ty and the way it is administered. Cranford to share equally in the Killam and Associates, a town- cratic legislation approval Evangelical Lutheran Church in A related bill calling for a death What the solicitors didn't The public is invited to the dis- America is among the growing penalty moratorium was intro- financing of these capital pro- ship-hired engineering firm. process does not have any imme- cussion 9:15 a.m. Sunday in the number of organizations that have jects. Accordingly, I recommend The $6.5 million bill was diate effect on the project's time- realize is a Kenilworth PAL does duced in the New Jersey Assembly not exist. church lounge, located at 108called for a moratorium on theearlier this year. that this bill be amended to passed by the assembly's line. While the funding is run- Eastman St. in Cranford. death penalty. Calvary Lutheran is For more information on appropriate up to $3.25 million Environment Committee but cut ning its second lap of Legislative • The Civil Service Leader, a Sunday's discussion, call (908) 276- on a '50-50' matching basis." in half by the assembly's approval, the project's construc- publication based out of 0936. Morin said he was not sur-Appropriations Committee June tion permits are being prepared Richfield, called Kenilworth prised by Whitman's decision. "I 19. The $3.25 million bill went on to be sent to the state, officials businesses to sell ads in their expected the.governor would put to pass the general assembly, the said, and the project's plans have publication. The solicitors sweet- some kind of provision on such a senate environment committee, yet to be finalized. 1 ened the deal by claiming part of SPORTS MEDICINE large appropriation," he said. the senate appropriations com- The pre-application is current- the proceeds collected for the Not all township officials were mittee and the general senate. ly in the hands of state officials' advertisements would be donat- A Penn Jersey Advance, Inc. newspaper expecting such a sizable provi- The $3.25 million would have but final permit applications will ed to a variety of non-profits, IV/sentctl by William Bdl.R.P.T. NJN Publishing ©2000 sion. "It is a lot different then paid for the first phase of the pro- be filed after the plans are final'r including the Kenilworth PAL, HIP ADVICE what I thought was going to hap- ject consisting of a pumping sta- ized. The township cannot bid foy according to police reports. By preserving the strength and ability ol Alter a hip injury or surgery, physical ther- Published every Thursday by NJN pen," Commissioner John tion to convey storm water into a construction company until the "First of all, Kenilworth does the hip, older people can forestall ;i variety of any plays an important role in rehabilitation. Publishing (USPS 136-800) Willimiui said two weolt.s ago. "We the Rahway River and improve- permits are through that not have PAL," said Lt. Richard itches and pains, preserve flexibility, and pre- 301 Central Aye., Clark, NJ 07066 weren't expecting to'have to come ments to express and local sew- approval process. ,. Dopf. "The kids have the schools, Your physical therapist will plan a program ol Second Class postage paid at vent hip fracture. The best way to ensure a therapy specifically for you to minimize your up with $3.25 million. We knew ers. "We won't be ready to go out t& Pop Warner and the recreation healthy.hip is to en^jge in regular, moJerare Cranford, NJ POSTMASTER: we were going to have to come up The township had planned to bid until spring or early sum-' department. We didn't want to pain while restoring optimum flexibility, please send changes to NJN FRE with some of the money, but not return, before the state mer," said Williams. exercise rhar maintains, the joint's llevibility strength, and range of motion. If your physi- Publishing Fulfillment office, PO step on any toes." and tones the muscles (thighs, abdomen, cian hasn't suggested ir, ask if physical thera- Box 699, Somerville, NJ 08876. - The careless criminal was lower back, buttocks, and groin) that support iw might enhance and speed your recovery, Subscription rates by mail, one caught after he called a it. 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SAPAC I Sn 'A Sun.s Cn J? <* < "NOW IN OUR 55ih YEAR www.educate.com A-4 Cranford Chronicle November~23r20G0 November-23r200G- Cranford Chronicle A.5, Letters to the editor Commentary Congressional debt relief effort falls short To The Chronicle: ' New York Times did not even ratio were used today, after the not a hand-out, but a noble effort 10" U SO What would you say if some- cover the signing of the bill. biggest run-up in national wealth to turn beaten, bombed-out or one told you you're only worth a I wrote (letter, Dec. 30) that in a century, the United States broken nations into models of MARKET VALUES Jersey Boy half-cent? Well, President the "billions of dollars George W. would spend $160 billion a year democratic capitalism." What we Clinton's fiscal year 2001 bud- Bush is proposing to cut from on modern Marshall Plans. In need now is a "noble effort," not a get request for the,,U.S. Agency taxes would go a long way, if used fact, the talk is of spending only a "Marshall Plan, on the cheap." Remember lessons for International Development to end world hunger." In thetiny fraction of that figure." was less than a half-cent of Times of June 13, 1999 David E. According to Sanger, "Call it a LAWRENCE L. RAUSCH every dollar of federal spending. Sanger proposed a "Marshall Marshall Plan, and suddenly it's Cranford Congress recently passed leg- Plan, which rebuilt Europe and of Thanksgiving HAPPY THANK GIVING islation providing debt relief for Japan after World War II" for the poorest nations. It's heartening to know the most heavily-traveled the world's poorest countries Mike Deak with the urging of Pope John Sanger wrote, "By most esti- Librarian will be missed time of the year is Thanksgiving. Paul "II, Billy Graham, Pat mates, the Marshall Plan cost Though families no longer go over the river and Robertson, George W. Bush and about 2 percent of America's To The Chronicle: miniature Schnauzer who lives through the woods to Grandmother's house, far-flung At home rock star Bono. It's an important gross national product annually in Cranford. I enjoyed hearing relatives jam the interstate highways and airports so step, but it's not enough. Thefrom 1947 to 1951. If the same We employees and patrons of about Jill's Chow-mix, Sam. Jill Cranford Public Library mourn and I would bring pictures of they can share a unique American holiday with their in the world the loss of my former boss, Jill our pets to work to share with loved ones. The holiday is more than just a huge feast; Rileyl who was a reference the rest of the staff. We viewed it is a celebration of the genuine family values at the Voters' support appreciated librarian at Cranford Public our dogs as precious gifts from and at home Library since 1996. Jill was my God. Jill possessed a keen intel- core of the American experience. To The Chronicle: Minutes after the train left to continue the prosperity that friend as well as my supervisor. lect (and) a golden heart. She No matter what political pundits and cultural gad- I would like to express my Kenilworth has been enjoying. We were close in age and shared brought much joy to us staff flies may say about the deterioration of American life, Baltimore and began rattling over the rotting rails, my suitcase fell sincere thanks to the voters of I'd like to extend my special several things in common, and our patrons at Cranford family ties still remain strong. In fact, the great efforts off the overhead rack and onto my Kenilworth for their confidence thanks to all those who worked including a deep fondness for Public Library. We feel blessed l in electing me to the Borough so hard in the campaign. Your dogs, kindness, a love of writing by God to have known Jill Riley, most Americans make to be with their families on head. Selected Mink Coats & Jackets . .From $1>999 Thanksgiving are convincing proof we are not on the "Are you OK, Miss?" the con- Council. As your council repre- efforts are greatly appreciated. and high IQ's. Jill enjoyed hear- for her presence enriched the sentative, I'will do my very best KATHI F. FIAMINGO ing about my miniature town of Cranford. Sheared Beaver Strollers From $1,299 road to decadence and social anarchy. The social fabric ductor asked coming up the aisle behind me. Kenilworth Schnauzer, Pistol, and Pistol's MARTHA McLOUGHLIN Shearling Sport Vests . .. From $139.50 of our country is strong and it is strong enough to "husband" Blackjack, another Long Haired Beaver Jacket From $699 It was somewhere^ in the mid- Cranford withstand the efforts of those who wish to tear it apart 1970s and, yes, my hair was girl- 'Home for the for their own political advantage. ishly long. But as soon as the con- Take An Additional 10% Off When this editorial was being written, the outcome ductor saw my chin's struggling Holidays'Dec. 3 The Chronicle is here for you Through Sunday, November 26th of the presidential election was still in doubt. In many stubble and heard a deliberately husky "fine" from my lips, he CRANFORD — The Junior The following information should help Somerville, N.J. 08876. Our fax number is Present this coupon ift any register • Value Price - 10% - /ii}> Savings countries, such electoral doubt would have prompted This coupon good at any f-'urs by Guarino location * llxpires 11/26/00 quickly returned the suitcase to Woman's Club sponsors its you get your ideas, letters and community (908) 575-6683. Our e-mail address is chaos and disorder. But in this country, the hysteria the rack and hurried away with- annual "Home for the Holidays" news into the Cranford Chronicle: [email protected]. The Fur & Outerwear Center,,.Exclusively At... GREEN BROOK was limited to fervent political partisans and over- out acknowledging the gender house tour from noon-4 p.m. Call Editor Gregory Zeller at (908) 575- 190 Route 22 paid and over-wrought media experts. The rest of the confusion. I was too woozy to Sunday, Dec. 3. Deadlines (732) 968-8700 acknowledge the pain and embar* 6686 with story suggestions, questions or Furs by Guarino country waited patiently for the political and legal The self-guided tour this The deadline for submitting articles and EAST BRUNSWICK rassment; I had just pulled my year features four houses and comments. For sports, call Dan Murphy at hnciou.1 furs for 'precious litlle...Since HWi drama to reach its climax because we know that the (908)575-6691. press releases to The Chronicle is 5 p.m. ;«!) Route 18 first all-nighter to complete a an apartment, all decorated for Hours: Open Daily !)::K)nm-f>:.')0niii (732) 390-4441 basic principles on which our country is built are paper and nothing made a differ- the season with centerpieces Our address: The Chronicle, P.O. Box 699, Friday. The deadline for submitting letters Thursday it.'IOain-ifcOOpin • Sunday NooivftdOpni strong enough to weather the temporary stress of an ence because I was going home for to the editor is noon Monday. M moy '*Mt b&f\ i. /Vicuj ui\ndfo r/xirx>) M and greenery provided by area ' «rCB occceiexl N election too close to call. In fact, most Americans react- Thanksgiving. florists. Each dwelling has on ed to the real-life civics lesson in Florida with good " This had been the first time I the front door a signature cheer. The nation, in the end, will be stronger. Had been away from Neshanic wreath donated by the Green The lessons from the first Thanksgiving more than Station on my own and my soul Thumb Garden Club. No Palm Beach here ached for the comfort and safety of Cost is $15 in advance or $20 three centuries are valid even today as we start a new home. At college I was a rube of the day of the tour. Advance millennium. That first celebration of a good harvest By DANIEL P. SULLIVAN compact cubes for storage. They sorts — book smart and street tickets are available at . and cooperation among diverse peoples taught us the have no gears to become fouled. stupid. Though I could discuss in Cranford Corner, Crisanti Shoe NATIONAL Value of tolerance and community. The foundation for One of the best investments On Election Day, they roll depth the subtleties of James "Store, The Arrangement, the personal freedoms which we all take for granted Union County has made in the Guest nicely off our trucks and into Joyce's Dubliners, I was a mute Uptown Peddler and Four D past three years has been new, polling places, causing little illiterate in more important mat- and has been the envy of people all around the world Jewelers. On the day of the automated voting machines. commentary wear to walls, gymnasium floors ters, such as beer, pot and the tour, tickets can be purchased began to be built in that brave settlement in This seems particularly true in and library carpets. At the end Grateful Dead. The lessons I had in the hospitality house at 119 CIOOT Plymouth. light of this year's election prob- of the day the vote totals are learned on the streets of Neshanic Makatom Drive or the Hanson Thanksgiving is a joyful time as we celebrate the lems in Florida, New York and elsewhere across printed onto a slip slightly larger than a gro- Station were irrelevant and while House at 38 Springfield Ave. I should have been angered, I was; THE HOUSEHOLD ties that keep us together as families and Americans. the country. cery receipt. Also on sale at the hospitali- puzzled and disappointed. But in WAREHOUSE H is also a time to cherish the ties that keep our com- As anyone who voted in this year's general With the old machines, workers opened a the college classroom I felt more ty liouse are holiday gifts, Little election knows, these machines have a touch- large metal door and read counters that had including "What Can I Bring?" munities and country together. at home; it was the sort of intel- t a r a"; activated screen and work by eieefcronics rather been moved by gears. lectual haven where.I .could seek the latest Junior Woman's Club than levers and gears. For people with disabilities or older voters, shelter from. everyday anxieties. cookbook with recipes for h.ors Famous Maker "Tara" by Luminarc Voters simply touch a space next to the can- there is less of a reach in the new machines. The world inside the classroom d'oeuvres and desserts. At the didate's name and touch a"red button at the They don't require voters to pull a lever to cast was much bigger and friendlier Hanson House, the garden club 14" CAKE 12PC.TUMBLERSETI The Chronicle is here for you bottom right of the machine to register their a vote or open the curtain with the large lever. than the other worlds of my life. . will hold its boutique of PLATE r 6 Cooler - 16 oz. • The following information should help you get your votes. Write-in votes are typed on a small keyboard at wreaths and holiday decora- 6 Doubfe-Ofd Fasioned - 13 oz. the base of the screen. Back in my own bed, I slept the] uleas and community news into The Chronicle: These machines, used in all of Union deep, calm sleep of an infanb tions. "Bella Rosa" 1 Call Editor Gregory Zeller at (908) 575-6686 with story County's 437 election districts, have made Immediately after the election, results are exhausted by crying. But when I Proceeds from the house tour Elsewhere Election Day less expensive, more accurate and sent electronically to the county clerk's office benefit Project Home of 12.99 suggestions, questions or-comments. woke up, I felt a strange unease, easier for voters with disabilities. . for tabulation. the same anxiety that used to fill; Cranford and Cranford Cares #SA72O I For sports, call Daniel Murphy at (908) 575-6691. for Kids. Project Home provides The old machines — with metal levers and The old machines required poll workers to me when I raised my hand in ele-; Elsewhere 38.00 T-FAL ; Our address: The Chronicle, P.O. Box 699, Somerville, the crank, which operated the curtain and reg- drive to the municipal clerk's office with hand- financial help to people in dan- HI 08876. Our fax number is (908) 575-6683. Our e-mail mentary school though I didn't istered the votes — weighed in at just under written tallies, which were then brought to the know the answer. That unease ger of becoming homeless. if Non-Stick 16 PC. address is u 1,000 pounds^ county clerk's office. faded into dread as I neared- Cranford Cares for Kids helps DINNERWARE SET families pay expenses involved Famous Maker Besides the great deal of storage space they The Board of Chosen Freeholders purchased LaMonte Field in Bound Brook CHICKEN FRYER "Harmon/" by Sakura required, they needed constant maintenance the new machines in 1998 and used them in where the traditional Somerville with caring for a child who has 11 The deadlino for submitting articles and press releases and lubrication of their gears and moving parts. selected towns that year. and Bound Brook football game a prolonged illness. 8 BASKET w/cover Service For 4 to Tim Chronicle is 5 p,m. Friday. The deadline for sub- For nine months of. the year election workers The machines saw their first countywide was being played. I should have The Junior Woman's Club mitting letters to the editor is 10 a.m. Monday. maintained the old machines. usage in the 1999 school board elections and been looking forward to seeing all expects to raise more than vi/ handle The old machines were workhorses, strong have been used everywhere since then. my high school friends for the first; $10,000 from this year's tour, "George Town" $fO0Elsewher7e 56.99 Letter policy and durable, and did their jobs well. In fact, The county Board of Elections is happy to time since the summer, but I according to Co-Chairmen EXP. 11/3O/OO ^| 4r Elsewhere Letters should be no longer than 200 words and maybe they might still be in use today except for the provide machines to schools and civic groups wanted to turn around and go Renee Faller and Janice Leu. edited for content, brevity, good taste and libel. Letters fact that they haven't been built since the for voter education programs. Call (908) 527- home. After the tour a Victorian -I96 8Pc. 1970s and replacement parts for them haven't should be typewritten and include the writer's daytime 4122. The game was'terrible. Bound dollhouse will be raffled off at iXP. tl/Woo • LIMIT 2 EACH Fine Porcelain telephone number for verification, if necessary. been made since then. Brook walloped my alma mater the hospitality house. Raffle ^ Our new machines weigh about 225 pounds. Send letters to the above address or fax number. The writer in chairman of tin: Union County 22-8 and the only highlight was a tickets are $1 from Tony's Cafe Musical Christmas ESPRESSO or They roll into polling places. They fold, into Board of Chosen Freeholders. snow flurry that swept down on North Union Avenue, any FCAPUCCINO SET Watchung Mountain, I had very club member or selected homes SWIRLING Wedding, engagement, anniversary and birth little to say to my high school the day of the tour. The doll- rElsewhere classmates and I found myself not house is now on display at SNOWBALL 12.99 I5"L x II" x 9-1/2" announcements are printed without charge in The Letters to the editor really all that interested in what Tony's Cafe. Proceeds from the w/colorful lights Chronicle. Send your news and photo to the above they had to say. They seemed raffle benefit the Junior > Choose from our broad assortment 12" Quartz address. stuck in another time, like insects Woman's Club scholarship • Gift Boxed WOODEN FOOTSTOOL We- also accept color or black-and-white photographs. Fire department appreciates support caught in amber. I was waiting for fund. WALL CLOCK storaqe compartment Please do not send irreplaceable photographs. If you them to acknowledge life had no & Jacquard Fabric Padded Top To The Chronicle: enable us to continue to provide the citizens of For more information, call would like your photo returned,-send along a stamped, changed or, at least, that we all (908) 276-4064. Elsewhere 14 99 ASSEMBLY Kenilworth with the level of protection that you had changed, but they were all BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED EXP.il/rato> REQUIRED self-addressed envelope along with your announcement. Elsewhere 10.00 The Kouilworth Volunteer Fire Department have grown accustomed to. like soldiers returning from a war • UMII 2 EACH #RO74 and Rescue Squad would like to thank the resi- who could not accept that their dents of Konilworth for their support in the pas- LEWIS J. GIORDINO world had drastically changed. I Libby's sage of Question 4 in this year's general election. Chief, Kenilworth grew So impatient that I actually, Fax us ULKER Your support of the LOSAI* program will Volunteer Fire Department started to concentrate on the foot- ROCK-A STACK , King Top JUICV ball game, but I couldn't even get your news! - OR - JUICE it upset that the Pioneers were SNAP-LOCK BEADS Chocolates 64 fl. 02. being whipped. I wanted to leave, for hours of Rial moss 2O of. • 12.6 6z. Assorted Flavors (908) 575-6683 AJM 6 lo 36 MantKi A Perm Jersey Advance, Inc. newspaper but I didn't want to go home. I did- Cranford Jaycees thank community n't know where I wanted to go. Your NJN Publishing ©2000 To The Chronicle: Elsewhere 4.99 EXP. W10/00 ' LIMIT 2 EACH Cranford Hotel, Perotti's Meats, Schering- Because the role of melancholy Choice On behalf of the Cranford .Jaycees and event Plough, the Cutting Crew, the Cranford VFW Chairman James Murphy, 1 would like to thank brooder was the only one that Mariin K. Till Mictiael Doak and the folks at the Cranford Community seemed tp lit, I spent a lot of time, ens Quilt-lined the citizens of Cranford who cain<> to our l'asta Center. SZllitTaaaC*'^ ci-:o l:xi!<:uilVti l:(li[i)r ' -.- -U 125 ol Night on Friday, Nov. ,'i. You helped raise over brooding that weekend. FLANNEL Have a happy and safe holiday season. Eventually, like a devoted Joyce PLASTIC Maty E. Hall Gregory Zuller $1,300 for the Cranford .Jaycees scholarship DOUGLAS LEU SHIRTS (,TO acolyte, I experienced an ~WKBfflik fund. I would be remiss in not- mentioning our President, WWM 100% Cotton PLATES very generous event sponsors, including the epiphany. I realized I could recon- \h>$ Poki Lecidy Allan Conovor Cranford Jaycees cile my self-made life with the w/Nylon Quilling or 14 oz. .'Spoil:, I llllur duality of my experience. My life S-M-L-XL PLASTIC was not going to be a choice Military Force PLAV SET n" NEWBORN DOLL Rosom.iritJ Maio BOWLS Eileon Bickol between different, divergent Includes 12" Motorized Armored and her cradle by Toymiu VI' nl AHv.'iiiMiMj paths; it was going to be a journey Truck and Army Figure /woo? • //89OH Independent Mack thanks supporters down many different paths at.the Ron. 10.97 John Tsimboukis .same time. And it would be my Compare At 18.99 1 'IOIIUCIIUM M.!n.uji:i NOT IN BROOKLYN mission to find to discover how INCLUDED ^F EXPP. ii/icv'o\\tiOI(o • LIMir I EACH To Tho Ohruniclo: K'.s.s of tln'ir [)ariy affiliation, to tako a LJO«<1 Tony Mack ami I would like to thank every- look at the past and decide what is the best they would eventually converge. It one lor all ol their support for his run as an course for the future. was alright to be at home both in the world and at home. I didn't Philadelphia N.Y. independent candidate. Wcvif Jersey Locations Locations •mmnmnJJ JERRY DOBBINS have to discard what I had Locations We hop*' this bid spur the (•()!' and the Cranford «U •liBil ovoiy lhiu:,J.iy by N.JN I'utich ii) (u:;i'S t;iii-noo):ii)i C/t)M!nl Avu., Democrats (o work together for the town, The writer tints the cuinpuign iiutnuger for learned on the streets of Neshanic UNION Former Rickets • 2401 RT22W • In Union Plaza 908-624-9199 Riling Sun Plaza Spring Valloy WWASILM: Station in place of another set of MUdUlown ; a»kNJO/Otiti SoailliJ (.;l,l:,:; |in:.l.i(|i' .ml ,il tj.inloid, NJ l't)i instead of working separately for their party. Tony Mack's Township Committee campaign 215-742-4440 Nanuat ' phut: o Lund CIUIMJD:. in NJN IJIIHI:;1IIM<| 1lIllllllliMll (lltlCii, I 'O liOX knowledge. It was OK to lead a Former Rickclt W. Hampstoud Il is time for the township officials, regard- PATERSON LINDEN NEWARK Fluthlng IVlllu, NJ OHH/lJ Sllil:.CII|IIIUM Mil!:. iy in,ul, nun yu.ii within Union (liHinty confusing life thut others may not CHERRY Hill JERSEY CITY Yonkon . Soriu LODi W Kill ft. tt9-mfmShil 2842 St. Vuicedl St. out of coiiniy &'H. win ol ;,i.iti. S:II) i MIIIM:MIIII c.ill I-MOO-'.I Former Pilhmirfc Former Riohsls Hloluullla ; $25, understand. 215-331-1600 FarullitQiialo btmi%m&l*.K Ml Rt. 440 Brooklyn 31 CONVENIENT At the end of tile weekend I UMBER Glsnoldon, Pa Wo.(bury Circulation: 1-800-300-9321 201-368-8000 120 Me D«b Bfud. Baldwin TRI-STATE was glad to be backon the train to TRANSMISSIONS 60H5M155 201-3.8-0006 973-279-8599 908-486-7700 973-J89-O40O Manhattan News 908-575-6686 Baltimore. But I also knew that in jj 2419 Rt 1 SOUTH A Hft_T7^lfl NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS 610-522-9339 Stalan Inland Advertising 732-396-4404 More letters on Page A-5 a month I would be glad to be • LINDEN,NJ(Wlj'iQU"i MOO WE RESERVE THE RIOHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES SOME ILLUSTRATIONS MAV BE FOR OESION PURPOSES ONLV going dome again. ' 3 bteto Irom B«yw.y Circle • Se Habla Etpanol A-e Cranford Chronicle November 23,2000 November 23r2000~ Cranford Chronicle A-7 Cranford Women United Child care providers meet stand up for those in need to create network, set agenda The first meeting of the newly CRANFORD — Church Women and toddlers, surfaced as a major access to care. The association is Bernice Mason of St. Mark's Women United of Cranford read formed;. Union County obstacle for welfare mothers concerned with professional United of Cranford celebrated Church introduced Rev. Charles Scripture, gave the prayers and World Community Day at St. Association of Child Care • entering the job market. training,. funding, and improved Thompson, the pastor. He cited led the guests in song. The 10 par- Providers was held recently at coordination of services, accord- .Mark's A.M.E. Church on Nov. 3. Tahitha as an example of one serv- "Our county welfare office has ticipants were Lois Hasselman Saint Thomas the Apostle Church placed many people in jobs in ing to meeting coordinators Dell ; The annual program was the ing her community in time of and Ursula Vogel, both of Calvary in Rahway. The meeting was retail stores or other businesses Raudelunas, chief professional 'first for 2000-01. Among the 60 need. Lutheran Church; Snik Grove and guests. welcomed by President attended by nearly 100 child care that operate with evening and officer of the United Way of Union The'offertory featured Mary Ruth LeDuc, both of the Cranford providers. The association's ini- County, and Pat Mennuti,, execu- Helen Adams of Trinity Episcopal Wells of the First Presbyterian United Methodist Church; weekend shifts," Mingo said. Church were members of Church tial meeting was held to establish "While we want to see families tive director of Community Church in a clarinet solo, "If With Rosalyn Fuller, of the First Baptist a child care network and set an Women United of Roselle-Roselle All Your Heart," from the oratorio achieve economic independence, Coordinated Child Care (4C). The Church;_ Dorothy Mikus, of the agenda of top priorities for action Park. "Ehjah" by Felix Mendelssohn. Osceola Presbyterian Church of living costs plus the cost of child 4C agency, located in Hillside, is a "Standing Up with Those in Piano accompaniment was by Vera Clark; Irene Kowalski, Helen Citing the critical importance care are high in New Jersey. resource and referral agency for 'Need" was the theme of the inter- Bergen of the First Baptist Markowich, Johanna Phillips and of early childhood development, Working shift hours can present Union County families in need of Ifaith service, based on Matthew Church. Lucila Roche, all of St. Michael's Union County Freeholder Lewis problems for low and moderate child care. '25:34-36 and Acts 9:36-43. Ten members in Church Roman Catholic Church. Mingo Jr., of Plainfield, praised income parents who want quality "Our children are our future the new organization for uniting care for their children while they workforce, policymakers and around child care issues. "Your are at work." leaders," Raudelunas said. "We all work is important because we The New Jersey Department of have a stake in their futures." Academic achievement must see to it that our children Human Services cited Union Membership in the Union get started on the right track in County's Child Care Plan 2005 as County Association of Child Care The Cranford High school Forensics Team placed fourth out of 15 teams in a tournament held Oct. 28 life and stay :6n track through one of the best-researched and Providers is open to all state- at the Immaculate Heart Academy in Washington Township.The members of the team are front row from .„ HAPPY school- atal on, into adulthood," written plans in the state. licensed child care centers as well left: Stephanie Schimkowitz, Skaya Bilman, Ryan Madden, and Patrick Blther. Back row: Cait Brady, Beth ^ said Mingo. "The Union County care providers who offer in-home Lasclano, and Marc Lolaco. -» The formation of the Union Department of Human Services care in all of Union County's 21 Top volunteers County Association of Child Care has worked extensively with par- municipalities. Providers is the result of Child ents, child care providers, schools, "The next meeting of the Union Union County Freeholder Lewis Mlngo Jr., center, Joined Laurie Ludmer, left, director of the Retired and Care Plan 2005, which was devel- employers, and community-based County Association of Child Care OLIDAYS Senior Volunteer Program of Union County, to honor Stella Rasinski, Bert Schneider and Dan Kalem for Woman's Club fund-raiser under way oped by the Union County agencies throughout the county Providers will be held Nov. 29, their contribution to the community. i New Doctor in Town Department of Human Services to formulate a child care plan con- from 9 a.m. to noon at the The Cranford' Junior fireplace with mantle, front win- each, can be purchased through in response to federal and state sidered a model by the state," Community Access Institute, 88 Woman's Club Dollhouse Raffle dows with shutters and window-. club members or at these loca- welfare reform legislation. The Mingo added. West Grand St., Elizabeth. For is under way. The winner will be boxes and a shingled roof. It is tions in Cranford: Tony^a, law requires welfare recipients to The Union County Association information, call the Union drawn on Dec. 3. The hand- on display in Cranford at Tony's Michele's Hallmark, Uptown Thomas G. Kaylen, M.D., find work. In New Jersey, Lifetime of Child Care Providers was County Department of Human crafted dollhouse features three Cafe. Proceeds from the raffle Peddler, Dove Tails, Cranberry benefits are capped at five years. Services at (908) 527-4800, ext. Lane, and Cranford Corner ^ ; formed to address the issues of levels with stairs between them, will benefit the club's scholar- Board Certified Internal Medicine AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Child care, especially for infants quality in child care as well as 4838 or 4890. a finished interior including a ship fund. Tickets, which cost $1 Crisantis. 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If they don't like highest number goes last, and and allow ten days for a lead inspec- FOUNDATION a time to enjoy good cheer, see • Deliver party invitations • For added fun, serve Jinglin' tiny wreath or string cranberries their gift, they can switch it with has a choice of all the gifts! tion (if the buyer wishes to pay for ••?«• riends that are near, eat tooprinted on doilies to resemble Jello shots made with red rasp- around the base of the votive anyone's gift that has already Winter-themed cocktails -can one). A lead-hazard assessment 0 F N E W JERSEY lany sweets, unwrap lots of snowflakes; . berry Jello and Absolut Kurant; glass; been opened. help set the mood for a holiday may be particularly desirable for ;*|fcreats, hang up the lights and • Decorate the room with • Serve roasted chestnuts at • For a family gathering, Therefore, the person with the gathering. buyers with young children, whose Why Pay Capital Gains Taxes When "jfsort through invites. pussy willows or white and red the bar in lieu of peanuts or pret- place baby pictures in small immature nervous systems are most With so many holiday parties, roses with starlight mints at the zels; frames to mark seating arrange- sensitive to lead chips and dust. On how do you make your bash bottom of the vase; • Stick a carrot and two black ments; You Make Charitable Contributions? stand apart? • Name the cocktails to coin- buttons in the bottom of the • For entertainment, have the other hand, sellers may want to During the year, most of us both sell appreciated securities, like Celebrity event planner cide with your favorite holiday water pitcher to represent a each guest bring a gift of approx- have their homes inspected for lead stocks and bonds, and also make charitable contributions. We can help Marcy Blum, whose clients character, e.g. the "Scrooge-dri- melted snowman; imately the same price and place prior (o pulling them on (lie market. yon avoid paying a capital gains tax on your.securiiics if you pvc us the include Tom Clancy, Kevin Bacon ver" or "Jack Frost's Nip"; • Serve, bread in a red sleigh them aJi together. Doing so helps remove doubts in the and Kyra Sedgwick, offers the • Garnish a martini by dip- or cheese on a sled; By lottery, each guest chooses securities rather than selling them and then making your charitable minds of sellers. following tips to help make your ping the rim of the glass in green • Enhance the room with a number and gets to pick a gift contributions m cash. Most often, an offer to buy is When you contribute appreciated securities to us, you receive a conditional on the property passing tax deduction for their full fair market value. We sell the securities, but a professional home inspection. If pay no tax because we are a public charity. 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The Westwood, 438 North COMING UP CHRISTMAS BAZAAR — THE RECORD-PRESS Ave., Garwood, 8 p.m. E-mail sliz- annual event of Trinity Episcopal [email protected] or call (908) 608- Church, North and Forest After months of tireless effort 1180. avenues, Cranford, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. against some overwhelming odds Dec. 2. Tables $25. Space reserva- and countless international obsta- tions: Call (973) 564-5947. cles, Project Ukraine, the joint SUNDAY READERS' FORUM — dis- humanitarian aid effort of John cussion of "Harry Potter and the M. Oshust and the St. Demetrius Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Ukrainian Orthodox Church in NOV. 26 Rowling. Community Center, 220 Cateret, has finally delivered and ADULT FORUM — on the Walnut Ave., Cranford, 7 p.m. distributed a 40 ft. cargo contain- death penalty with attorney Dan Dec. 4. Call (908) 709-7272. er and its contents of humanitari- Gautieri (Cranford). Calvary BUS TOUR — Christmas an aid, to the residents and stu- Lutheran Church, 108 Eastman lights in New York City. Bus dents of two small rural villages of St., Cranford, 9:15 a.m. Call (908) leaves from VFW hall, South 21st Pobina and Nahirna, Ukraine, 276-2418. Street, Kenilworth, 3:30 p.m.three hours outside of Kiev. Dec. 9. Cost $65. Prepayment In late August, Oshust, a required; call (908) 276-2451. retired Westfield High School sci- TUESDAY FUNFARE — Christmas con- ence teacher and Cranford resi- cert with choirs of First dent, carefully placed the last two NOV. 28 Presbyterian Church, 11 donated articles, a sewing Springfield Ave., Cranford, 5 p.m. machine and a step ladder, into a INVESTING? — meeting of container of 2,000 cubic square New Jersey Chapter, American Dec. 17. Cost $5; under 5 free. Call (908) 276-8440. feet which held the donated school •Association of Individual supplies and humanitarian relief items, and sealed the lock on the container doors. A late summer surge of dona- Holiday tions from area residents and local secular and non-secular organizations had filled the con- tainer beyond his wildest expecta- Events Listed tions, he said. "The Clark School system Rellef volunteers, above, document the tons of clothing, office supplies, toys, bicycles and sewing machines, FRIDAY, NOV. 24 donated two tons of paper for the whiph were donated by Union County organizations to benefit residents of two small villages in Ukraine. Decorate the Tree: Cranford Girl Scouts do so near gazebo, Pobina Middle School, we had in Below, children from the local school display some of the clothing and toys they received. North Union and Springfield avenues, 10 a.m. (908) 272-6114. excess of 50 bicycles, 350 calcula- Just for Kids: Petting zoo, moonwalk and cartoon charac- tors, and seven sewing machines," thing could be unloaded or distrib- he said, "A sewing machine was as ters. Parking lot, North Union and Springfield avenues, 1-4 p.m. uted we had to again clear papers (908)272-6114 valuable as an automobile in Ukrainian barter." with local Department of Yuletide Song: Madrigal Singers and Brass Ensemble of Agriculture and Customs officials Cranford High School. Gazebo, North Union and Springfield "Old computers, monitors and to verify that nothing had made avenues, 5:30 p.m. (908) 272-6114. printers were coming out of its way to the black market." 12 Gallon PRO Santa Comes: On a fire engine to light the tree near gazebo, nowhere." he added. "All items were dispersed to North Union and Springfield avenues, 6 p.m. (908) 272-6114. "Donated clothing, though spots around the gym: school 4.5 Horsepower Pictures with Santa: At gazebo, North Union and stuffed in bags labeled 'used' from equipment, toys, tools, bicycles, 05647 Springfield avenues, 6-9 p.m. $3 each. (908) 272-6114. distribution points, was actually school and teaching aids, with all quite new," said Oshust, "There clothing finally placed in the cen- 16 Gallon PRO SATURDAY, DEC. 2 was clothing still in the original ter of the floor," said Oshust, "At 6.0 Horsepower Santa Stops By: Community. Center, 224 Walnut Ave., 9 plastic wrap, with price tags this point the school director 64467 a.m.-lp.m. (908)2764462.. :' '• intact, from stores like Lord & decided she wanted to administer Church Bazaar: At Trinity Episcopal Church, North and Taylor — there was even a donat- everything." Forest avenues, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (908) 276-4047. ed wedding dress." But her grab for power was But a long distance phone call short lived as the mayor, a no-non- Super Powerful Vac! LOCK JOIN SUNDAY, DEC. 3 from his cousin Peter Tsymbal, a sense man who fixed radiators in Super Quiet! Holiday House Toun Four homes and an apartment, noon- local Pobina doctor and his the community center, and a coun- Large Capacity Tanks Eliminates Ukrainian counterpart in the aid ty official, together realized, 'you 4 p.m. $15/advance, $20/day of tour. (908) 276-4064. effort, alerted Oshust to a critical Disconnected Hoses Christmas 1900: Re-creation of Yuletide 100 years ago. don't bite the hand that feeds you', Extra Long 18' 22 Gallon PRO problem — the company handling and exercised their authority over Crane-Phillips House Museum, 124 N. Union Ave., 2-4 p.m. the processing of custom papers Power Cord for 6.25 Horsepower (908)497-0791. the opportunistic director, said Cartridge Filter - Clean had done nothing to qualify the Oshust. Extra Reach. up WET or DRY messes 05962 container to leave customs in WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6 Odessa, said Oshust. "The manifest papers and the Onboard without changing fitters. Poinsettias for Sale: At Centennial Avenue pool, 9 a.m.-9 "When I arrived in Odessa, I clearance of the container from Cord Wrap Extra Large p.m. Dec. 6, 7, 8. Orders: (908) 276-1717 or (908) 276-1444. started from scratch to get our customs named me as the person to distribute aid," said Oshust, ' for fast and easy Made Wheels lets vac Winter Concert: Singers from Grades 7-8 of Hillside Avenue container declared 'humanitarian School, 7:30 p.m. (908) 709-6229. aid' by the Ukrainian Customs "Still that did not deter the direc- storage. in USA roll easily, even sounds of happy and revitalized process. — Minister so that the villages tor from calling me a thief when I over doorways claimed 20 boxes from the con- children," recalls Oshust "I would never have seen the FRIDAY, DEC. 8 would not have to pay customs and obstacles. tax, which they could never afford, tainer that I had set aside for "Toys have turned the kids project through except for th2 Holiday Boutique: At Livingston Avenue School, 9 a.m.-3 myself to distribute to special around," said Oshust, "The differ- steady encouragement of Father p.m. (908) 709-6248. on the container," said Oshust, "And, second, the local county, friends and family." ence it made is indescribable." Taras Chubenko of St.- Holiday Concert: At Brookside Place School, 1:40 p.m. (908) "Now teachers just tell the kids Demetrius," said Oshust, adding, 709-6244. where Pobina and Nahirna are "The distribution of goods — located, needed to apply for like water — eventually sought its they can't play with the toys until "I would call him about all the accreditation with the central gov- own level as things went around they finish lunch," he added, "and problems and he would simply say SATURDAY, DEC. 9 the village," said Oshust. "We dis- they gobble everything up." 'have faith.'" — Pictures with Santa: At Eastman Plaza, 9-10 a.m. (908) ernment to have the right to receive the aid. Otherwise they covered the container had been "The computers and sewing Not only has that faith beea 272-6114. would not have the right receive tampered with the moment it machines were, distributed but answered but it has pioneered a For Kids Only: Child-friendly movie at Cranford Theatre, 25 anything." arrived in Odessa. When we will remain inoperable until the breakthrough for local humani- North Ave. West, 9 a.m. Free; parents must sign up child at box broke the seal on the lock and distribution frenzy dies down," tarian efforts in the region. ; office. (908) 272-6114. "Customs also advised us, j somewhat after the fact, that we looked inside, the first thing I said Oshhust. "Only one man can ' "No church has ever done any Wrap 'Em Up: Free gift-wrapping at Redfield Blonsky, 15 N. noticed was that the last two set up the computers or the thing like this before in the Union Ave., 9-10 a.m. (908) 272-6114. would have to match our manifest • list to custom codes for all items items 1 packed, the sewing sewing machines—and that is my Ukraine," said Oshust, "No — a service one normally has to machine and the step ladder were cousin Peter. He can convert the church has ever seen their SUNDAY, DEC. 10 pay a 'customs broker' to do," said missing—homage to another monitor voltages and has funds to humanitarian efforts fulfilled on Alternative Giving Fain At Cranford United Methodist Oshust, "But our luck was start- inspector." buy programs for the computers this scale — to see their gift Church, 201 Lincoln Ave. East, 11:15 a.m. (908) 276-0936. ing to turn, one of the teachers we Even the teachers sought their and he has the spools and bobbins received and its impact regis- Christmas Party: At Crane-Phillips House, 124 N. Union knew had a relative who knew the due — they could only come up for the sewing machines." tered." Ave., 2-4 p.m. (908) 497-0791. codes, so the manifest was coded with 300 of the 350 calculators "We especially wanted to give Word quickly spread around and classified and, with the help that had been shipped," said other teachers an opportunity to the region, said Oahust. Peter was Improving Home Improvement TUESDAY, DEC. 12 of donated champagne and choco- Oshust. "We tried to let the goods learn how to use these items and summoned by his boss, the direc- Winter Concert: Singers from Grades 4-6 of Orange Avenue late for certain bureau secre- trickle down to do the most good to exercise a bit of leverage over tor of the county hospital in School, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13. (908) 709-6257. taries, we cleared customs." — if a grandmother had been the school director to compel her Sashkiv. He thought he might be These officials had us jumping important to our community to buy better food for the school fired for missing too much time THURSDAY, DEC. 14 through hoop after hoop," said efforts, her grandson would get a children," said Oshust. from work because of his involve" Holiday Concert: Singers from Grades 4-6 of Hillside Oshust, "The container was a bicycle or toys, if he didn't have People seemed to adapt them- ment in getting the container to Avenue School, 7:30 p.m. (908) 709-6229, huge supermarket for them, and any." selves to the opportunity of what Pobina, but instead the director at the end of every leg of a clear- "The village had hired a physi- was sent, said Oshust. "The dea- had only one thing in mind. SATURDAY, DEC. 16 ance process, they wanted a piece cal education instructor months con of the church, who plays the "If you can help the village, Pictures with Sunta: At gazebo, North Union and of the pie before they let it go." before with out having much in clarinet got a flute, so he taught could you help the hospital?" Springfield avenues, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (908) 272-6114. " A customs official might say the way of facilities or equip- himself to play the flute and is asked the director. Santa Trolley: Ride along with St. Nick at gazebo, North he has a car, but no jack, or an ment," said Oshust, "He was perfectly happy with it." "We discussed the possibilities Union and Springfield avenues, 2-4 p.m. (908) 272-6114. office, but no paper and pens," said ecstatic when the container "The church has been reborn in and decided that Project Ukraine: Christmas Play: At Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Oshust, "And we would, of course, arrived and he discovered the the Ukraine and is playing a larg- II would repeat the process of our Lincoln Ave. East, 8 p.m. Dec. 16, 17. (908) 276-0936. give up a jack mid paper and pens variety and extent of the equip- er role in village life everyday," initial effort only this time we 10 Gallon to be graciously approved — but ment — .soccer balls, volleyballs, said Oshust, "While the village would supply aid for the county 6 Gallon 14 Gallon Pump Vac 10 Gallon PRO weights .sets and benches, bats, women gave a gift of embroidered HangUp*Vac Quiet Super Power The Quiet Vacuum That SUNDAY, DEC. 17 one minister boldly wanted a com- hospital in Sashkiv," said Oshust, Powerful Portable Quiet Super Power Stainless Tank puter outright." badminton rackets — that we linens to St. Demetrius, the local "The hospital paper process 2.0 Horsepower 3.0 horsepower Pumps Itself Out! 6.25 Horsepower Kids Day: Children's entertainment, $15-under gifts and 1.5 Horsepower — In the villages people anticipat- donated," said Oshust. priest received vestments and should be easier because they are 04440 64455 05916 07891 free popcorn, all downtown. (908) 272-6114. 04073 # Christinas Cantata: At Cranford United Methodist ('lunch, ed the arrival of the container, But the physical education other church accessories as a gift already accredited in the region to from St. Demetrious." 201 Lincoln Ave. East, 4 p.m. (908) 276-0936. sajd Oshust, but nobody knew instructor was alone in demon- receive aid." ' " when it would arrive or how big it strating his enthusiasm. "Most of the items wo sent will "We are waiting for a letter Christmas Concert: At St. Michael's Roman Catholic provide people with a new coat or Church, 40 Aklen St., 4 p.m. (908) 276-0360. would be. 'The senior teachers were not from the director which will s^t "There1 was a buzz going yaymg thank you for anytliing," shoes and clothes that will hold forth a wish list of items for the WWW.L0WES.COM www.shopvac.com around the village," said Oshust, .said Oshuat, "they wore, we found them through another winter," hospital and we'll go from there^' 1 1 SUNDAY, DEC. 24 LOWE'S® is a registered trademark of LF corporation Shop-Vac*", QSP* . QPV® and hang-up vac* "Nobody was buying at 'the local out, ufruid of the director uiul of said. Oshust, "It burely makes a he said. "With any luck we'll be' are registered trademarks of Shop-Vac Christinas Family Service: At Cranford United Methodist bazaar until the container came losing their jobs." difference — but its something." going buck to the Ukraine in July ©Lowe's* Home Centers, Inc. 2000 Corporation. Church, 201 Lincoln Ave. East, 7:30 p.m. (908) 276-0936. in." "But they were just biding "It is very hard to 'give' things with a container for the hospittil," For the Lowe's Nearest You Call 1-800-44-LOWES. Communion by Candlelight: At Cranford United When the truck finally arrived their time," said Oshust, "At a lun- away in the Ukraine, but now we said Oshust. Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave. East, 11 p.m. (908) 276- Prices May Vary If There Are in Pobina, it pulled up along side cheon in my honor, I received a know how to do it," said Oshust, of For additional information or 0936. of the school and stopped. simultaneous thank you from the his Ukrainian odyssey, "Had I not to make a contribution please con- Market Variations. 'The school director who was entire faculty — and the director met that container it would have tact or call: John M. Oshust ! WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17 supportive of the humanitarian could say nothing." been lost. There were times when Telephone: (908) 272- 4291 ; E- Winter Concert: Singers from Grades 7-8 of Orange Avenue aid for the school never expected "School rooms and hallways I thought I might have to bum the m a i 1 • ; School, 1:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18. (908) 709-6257. a container as long as the gymna- that once were quiet and barren of container rather than abandon or johnmoshustfaHvorldnet.att.neb ; sium." said Oshust. "Before any- any toys were now full of the lose it to officials in the red tape FAX: (908) 931-1455. .8-2. Cranford Chronicle November 23r2000" Robert DeRick Obituaries Louise Cifelli rimeniffe; CRANFOKD — Louise Clark; two sisters, Penny KENILWORTH - Robert S. Elizabeth. Pennucci Cifelli, 85, died Nov. Ferruggia and Toni Mordas; two ,. DeRick, 81, died Nov. 5, 2000 at • Surviving are his wife of 59 13, 2000 at the Delaire Nursing brothers, Victor Pennucci and PrimeTime 1 Logan Manor in Whiting. He years, Hazel Mastandrea Remsen A. Meyer and Convalescent Center in Nicholas Pennucci; four grand- retired in 1981 after 11 years DeRick; four daughters, Barbara CRANFORD — Remsen A. ing to Toms River in 1988. Linden. A native of Fairmont, children and two great-grand- with the Kenilworth plant of Albani, Lynn Cowart, Jill Meyer, 46, died Nov. 14, 2000 at He served in the Air Force dur- W.Va., she lived in Newark children. Schering-Plough Corp. Kirchberger and Bonnie Community Medical Center in ing the Vietnam War and in the before moving to Cranford in Her husband, Michael A., died BEST BETS A native of Newark, Mr. Raimondi; a son, Richard; a sis- Toms River. Navy during peacetime. 1970. in 1969. Another son, Martin N., Madrigal Singers DeRick lived in Kenilworth from ter, Adeline Berardesco; eight He attended the University of Surviving are his wife, Noemi; Mrs. Cifelli is survived by a died in 1997. 1950 until he moved to Whiting grandchildren and several great- Houston and worked in the cred- his parents, Albert and Lois; two daughter, Marie Van Riper of Private arrangements were Cranford; a son, James N. of by the Dooley Funeral Home! in 1980. He served in the Army grandchildren. it department, of Intelligroup in sons, Remsen II and Samuel; and Chamber Music group during World War II and was a Services were held Nov. 8 at Edison. a sister, Linda L. excited by X-Mas member of the Disabled Mr. Meyer was born in Services were held Friday at sets dual performances the Mastapeter Funeral Home in Leo N. Franco Three variations of Phillip American Veterans chapter in Roselle Park. Elizabeth. He lived in Roselle, the Anderson & Campbell Cranford and Texas before mov- Funeral Home in Toms River. WESTFIELD — Leo N. Franco, was a member of the Lions Head WESTFIELD — The Mostly Dec. 3 showcase Nicolai's Ephiphany chorale 83, died Nov. 13, 2000 at Kimball Woods Bowling League in Brick. Music Chamber Music Series, slated to kick off "Wei Schon Leuchtet der Matthew Hodes Medical Center in Lakewood. He Also surviving are three based in Maplewood, has sched- Morgenstern," provided by John Perrotti and his wife of 55 years, Clara daughters, Frances Lenzo, ' uled a pair of special concerts Praetorius, Bach, and; WESTFIELD — Matthew Westfield. Vecchio Franco, founded Our Leonore Arthur and Annette for Dec. 3. - the holiday season Cornelius, accompany the story Hodes, 80, died Nov. 15, 2000 at Surviving are his wife, Denise Dance Club for ballroom dancing Worswick; a sister, Eleanor Musicians Ani Kavafian (vio- VERONA — The Madrigal of the wise men. ' i his home. He retired in 1979 Singers, directed by Elaine • CRANFORD — John Perrotti, Also surviving are his wife, Queru Hodes; a son, Larry; a in Westfield in 1971. Tamborello; and five grandchil- lin), Carter Brey (cello), Stanley The Holy Family's flight intq after 16 years as a clerk in the daughter, Larry; and a sister, dren. . Fiorino, are scheduled to pre- 61, died Nov. 13, 2000 at Union Irma Giannobile Perrotti; a son, He was born in Brooklyn and Drucker (clarinet) and Gerald Egypt is'evoked in the achingly Westfield post office. Celia Jacobowitz. lived in Westfield before moving to Three brothers, Joseph, sent "The Babe, the Lamb," a Hospital. He had been a service John A.; a daughters, Ann Marie Robbins (piano) will combine lovely "Shepherds' Farewell" -station owner for many years in Burlew; four other brothers, A native of Newark, he served Another son, Roy Daniel Lakewood in 1987. Michael and Salvatore, and four their talents in two separate program of words and music for in the Army during World War II Hodes, and another sister, Ruth The Francos also were mem- other sisters, Rose Barbuto, Mary the Christmas season. from Berlioz' "L'Enfance d^ Union County. Tommy, Adam, Mario and Dave; performances on Dec. 3. The first Christ," followed by a lively Mr. Perrotti was born in three sisters, Luigina Steriti, and had lived in Westfield since Slavin, are deceased. bers of the Thumb Club, another Trapani, Victoria Fischetti and The program is scheduled to 1954. is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. at interpretation of evil (the wolf) Vallata, Italy, and settled in Lydia Rizza and Sarah Graveside services were held dancing club in Westfield. Mr. Millie Venturino, are deceased. begin at 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at the the Morrow Memorial Methodist and God's salvation (the lamb) Elizabeth when he came to the Honeymar; and four grandchil- Mr. Hodes was a kosher butch- Sunday at Beth Israel Memorial Franco retired in 1981 after 33 A funeral Mass was celebrated First Congregational Church, er with his own Newark butcher Park in Woodbridge. Church in Maplewood, and the United States in 1957. He lived dren. years as a welder with Industrial Friday at St. Dominic's Roman located at 19 Church St. in in Noah Greenberg's edition of shop before becoming a postal Arrangements were by the Welding Co. of Newark; he worked Catholic Church, Brick, following second is slated to begin at 7:30 the early Spanish carol "Riu, in Cranford from 1968 until he Another daughter, Donna Verona. worker. He was vice president of Menorah Chapels at Millburn, in on sculptures designed by Tony services at the Silverton p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, locat- riu, chiu." The old'Slavonic text moved to Basking Ridge in 1978. Marie, is deceased. Selections from the Bible the postal workers union in Union. Smith. Memorial Funeral Home in Toms ed at 756 East Broad St. in of the Lord's Prayer in a 19thl . He and a brother, Gerry, Services were held Thursday and Shakespeare, read by Judy Mr. Franco repaired battle- River. Entombment was in the Westfield. Sullivan of Scotch Plains, will century setting by Anthony owned the Perrotti Brothers at the Dooley Funeral Home. Ocean County Memorial Park ships in Hawaii as a civil service The musicians are expected to tell the Christmas story and Arensky then offers a medita-r Esso/Perrotti Brothers Exxon Burial was in St. Gertrude George M. Walker employee during World War II. He mausoleum, Toms River. station in Roselle since 1965. The perform Beethoven's Sonata for introduce a capella carols and tive Amen. Cemetery, Colonia. SCOTCH PLAINS — George of Edison; three stepdaughters, Cello and. Piano in C; Bartok's service station was located in motets spanning the 14th to The closing selections reflect Donations may be sent to the M. Walker, 83, died Nov. 15, 2000 Marie McCarren of Toms River, Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet Elizabethfrom 1963-65. American Cancer Society. Anna K. Tango the 20th centuries. the season of Christ's birth, at his home in Lake Ridge. He Frances Lyons and Joanne and Piano; and Brahms' Trio in The Rahway Valley Jerseyalres, a barbershop quartet and chorus, is scheduled to perform Dec. 2 at retired in 1979 after 30 years as Mondoro, both of Manchester; 16 A modern trumpet-like fan- and include Phillip Dietterich'al SCOTCH PLAINS — Anna Michael A. Sr. and Alexander J. A Minor for Clarinet, Cello and Rahway High School. Tuning up for the performance are (left to right) John Laham of Fanwood, Frank a mechanic with the Otis grandchildren and 13 great- fare in medieval style by Robin "Winter Song," on an anony- K. Minarchenko Tango, 82, died Jr.; a sister, Theresa Sabol; four Piano. Quinn of Scotch Plains, Bob Stalknecht of Plainfield and Jack Silverman of Short Hills. Elevator Co. in Manhattan. grandchildren. Wells will open the choral pro- mous Shaker text, the Austrian Nov. 13, 2000 at JFK Medical grandchildren and a great- Tickets for the Maplewood gram with joyous proclamation Mr. Walker was born in A funeral Mass was celebrated Center in Edison. She was born grandchild. carol "Still, Still, Still," and the Newark and lived in Scotch Saturday at Holy Family Roman performance, which will be of "Hbdie," followed by the in Elizabeth and lived in Clark Services were held Friday at "Exsultate Justi" from Psalm traditional. English "Boar's Plains before moving to Lake Catholic Church in Lakewood. before moving to Scotch Plains available at the door prior to the the Werson Funeral Home, 33 in a syncopated Renaissance Head Carol" in a modern Ridge in 1996. He served in the Burial was in Bordentown in 1988. Linden, followed by a funeral 3 p.m. performance, cost $20 Union-area barbershop quartet arrangement by Elizabeth Navy during World War II and Cemetery. setting by Lodovico Viadana. Mrs. Tango was a member of Mass at Immaculate Heart of apiece ($18 for seniors and $10 Poston. ' the Korean War. Arrangements were by the the Ladies Auxiliary to the Mary Roman Catholic Church. for students). The Christmas story begins Surviving are his wife, Anita; Anderson & Campbell Funeral Clark Emergency Squad and a Entombment was in the Good Tickets for the Westfield per- tunes up for funny 'Phantom' with the Annunciation, cele- Founded in 1948, The three daughters, Susan Gray of Home in Lakehurst. Donations former member of the Vallatase Shepherd Chapel Mausoleum formance will also be available brated in the lively medieval Madrigal Singers are dedicated Miami, Fla., Carol Bischoff of may be sent to the American Ladies Society in Clark. at St. Gertrude Cemetery, at the door, prior to the 7:30 popular Broadway show and seniors can reserve seats for Latin carol "Angelus ad to exploring the a capella tradi- Morristown and Nancy Coniglio Heart Association. RAHWAY — Four area res- Her husband, Alexander J. Colonia. p.m. show, and cost $20 apiece idents will be lending their is loaded with comedy and $10 apiece and children Virginem" and the motets by tions that grew out of the musi-- Sr., is deceased. Donations may be sent to ($18 for seniors and $13 for stu- voices to the "Phantom of the four-part barbershop quartet under 12 — when accompa- the 15th century Italian cal flowering of the European Giovanni Maria Nanino, and Surviving are a daughter, Clark Emergency Squad, 875 dents). Barbershop," the Rahway singing. nied by an adult — will be Renaissance. Sitting in this Sandra Leporiere; two sons, Raritan Road, Clark, NJ 07066. Valley Jerseyaires 53rd annu- Two performances are admitted for $5 apiece. the contemporary American concert will be Cranford resi- For more information on Eliot 71. Levine. Renaissance either performance, call the al holiday show. scheduled for Dec. 2, both at Tickets can be purchased dent Martha Desmond, Peter Rahway High School, located composers Praetorius, Vittoria Mostly Music Chamber Music John Laham of Fanwood, at the Fanwood Bagel and Dykema, Westfield resident Mary Cicio Frank Quinn of Scotch Plains at 1012 Madison Ave. in and Dufay variously depict the PROFESSIONAL Series at (973) 762-0108. Deli, 32 South Martine Ave. Pamela Johnson, D^vid SCOTCH PLAINS — Mary 1994. , Bob Stalknecht of Plainfield Rahway. The first is slated to in Fanwood; the Musical angels' appearance to the shep- lawrence, Adam Levin, Roberta Cicio, 83, died Nov. 13, 2000 at Her husband, Frank, died in and Jack Silverman of Short begin at 1:30 p.m. and the Discount Center, 348 North herds and the birth of the baby Lichtenberg, Jennifer Melick; the Ashbrook Nursing and 1975. Area Hadassah offers Hills will harmonize along second is slated to kick off at Ave. in Garwood; the City in three motets. Tom Reingold, Sarah Riffelj 8 p.m. ' Treat Yourself to the Finest in Gift Wrappings. Rehabilitation Center. She had Surviving are a son, Frank J. with the Jerseyaires chorus, Music Center, 200 Market St. Then three reflections by kirk Robbins of Fanwood, Entertainment coupons which is under the direction DIRECTORY been a homemaker and a volun- of Nutley; two daughters, The Rahway Valley in Kenilworth; and the English poets are heard in George Stralkus, and Margaret 1 teer at Union Hospital. Elizabeth Hornung of Millville, CRANFORD — The Roselle- of Marty Israel. Kicking off Jerseyaires chapter's funding modern carol settings by Always Half Price direct from our Factory! the show will be Fred, the Roselle Foodtown, located at Thompson. -; Mrs. Cicio was born in Orange Del., and Patricia Saltarella of Cranford Chapter of Hadassah is made possible in part by 550 Raritan Road in Roselle. Gustav Hoist, Michael Head, and lived in Jacksonville, Fla., Forest Hill, Md.; a brother, quartet that captured the the Union County Cultural Admission is by donation: at Huge Selection, choose from over 100 styles. is still selling Entertainment For more information on and John Tavener, whose lumi- before moving to Scotch Plains in Thomas Starrett of Toms River; 1999 Society for the and Heritage Commission nous chant-like music gives the door. ' A Guide To Your Local Professionals 2001 coupon books. Preservation and and the New Jersey State making a reservation or two sisters, Margaret Pauciello of Each book has discounts up tc tender expression to William For further information, -call Newton and Elizabeth Weigand Encouragement of Barber Council on the Arts, ordering tickets, visit 50 percent on meals at fine Blake's "The Lamb." (908)233-1570. '>'•'. EDWARD J. HOBBIE of Jacksonville; six grandchildren Shop Quartet Singing in Department of State. www. users. drew.edu/)basewic ARDOM BEARING GROUP and three great-grandchildren. restaurants, movies, sporting America^PTttfcernational Gold Reserved seats cost $18 /rvc on the World Wide Web or ATTORNEY AT LAW Services were held Friday at events, hotels, vacations, con- Medal. / • • apiece. Adult general admis- call Jack Silverman at (973) the 476 SOUTH AVHNUI; E. the Memorial Funeral Home, certs, museums, stores, amuse- "The Phantom of the bar- sion is $12 per seat. For the 376-8927; or Charles De The Complete Source For Bearing. Power Transmission & Related Products CRANFORD, N.I 07016 Fanwood, followed by a funeral ments and Jersey Shore attrac- bershop" is a spoof on the afternoon performance, Agazio at (732) 494-3580. • BALL & ROLLER BEARINGS Mass at Immaculate Heart of tions. Santa Claus is coming i • V-BELTS • SHEAVES 908-276-4777 Mary Roman Catholic Church. Cost is $20 for Northern New f • SPROCKETS • ROLLER CHAIN FAX: 908-709-1663 Burial was in Hollywood Jersey areas and $30 for to downtown Cranford • COUPLINGS • MOTORS • REDUCERS GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: Momorial Park, Union. Southern New Jersey. Copies are 'Chorinos' kick off Mid-Day season • lisTATK PLANNING • PERSONAL INJUKY Memorial donations may be available at the Plaza Pharmacy Kenilworth, NJ South Plainfield, NJ Lakewood, NJ WESTFIELD - The First Costa Rica and the United States. on Villa-Lobos, and has published CRANFORD — Yes, Santa the 1930s, local Girl Scouts' •KI.DHR LAW 'MATRIMONIAL sent to Danielle Liver Transplant on North Union Avenue in Congregational Church of She has appeared on national articles in respected publications, (908) 241-9200 (908) 755-3000 (732) 370-2310 • WIIJ.SANIITRUSTS 'ZONING . Claus will come to town in will decorate the Christmas Foundation, 3930 Grimm Road, Cranford. Editions for other Westfield, located at 125 Elmer television and radio in Brazil, including Guitar International. A • REAL ESTATI; • BUSINESS LAW ! Jarrettsville, MD 21084. the old-fashioned way ... tree starting 10 a.m. * Pedlar ' PLEASE CALL ONE OF OUR CONVENIENT LOCATIONS NEAR YOU! parts of the country are avail- St., has announced the beginning Costa Rica and Ecuador, and on talented composer and arranger, after Thanksgiving! able on special order. of its new season of Mid-Day his compositions include works For younger ones, there IN »1 II K.1 \k\ H MB Olfico: 008-925-373: New York's WQXR radio. She also Jolly Old St. Nick has Pagor: 732-488-09! WHEELS TO GO For more information and Musicals. has performed as a soloist with for solo guitar and his Brazilian will be a petting zoo and Holiday Hours Fax:a08-925-0151 parked his sled outside the The new season is scheduled to orchestras in Ecuador and Brazil, jazz trio Trilogia, with which he moonwalk by the township SALVATORE B. WATERS AUTO CREDIT HOTLINE special orders, call Doris township and will arrive on Mon. thru Fri. until 9 • Sat. & Sun. until 5 1 \5PECIAL FINANCING FOR EVERYONE) kick off with a concert at noon on and has recorded a flute and gui- has recorded two CDs. He more gazebo from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Brokor-Associulu Compare Weingus at (908) 276-9325. a fire engine 6 p.m. Friday to (973) 376-3385 • 681 Morris Turnpike • Springfield REALTOR' Proceeds will benefit the Wednesday. This free, half-hour tar CD of Ecuadorian music recently has finished recording a Holiday music and cartoon HfRGERT AGENCY program will feature flutist called "Reir Llorando." solo CD, and recorded the Oscar- light the Christmas tree by characters will be waiting. limn [he Shun Hills Mill - 2 miles KM 011 Rl. 12-1 (Morris Tpkc.) IW8/ IW NJAW Million Dollar Sulus Club ASK FOR MR. JAY Consider the beauty, service, care and Hadassah medical organization. Sharon Levin and guitarist A vivid conservationist, Levin winning soundtrack for the film the gazebo at North Union All through the holidays , 629 North Wood Avenue, Linden 800-615-6312 and Springfield avenues. maintenance at Hillside Cemetery. All plots, Tiberio Nascimento in a program works to heighten the American "Baghdad Cafe," and recorded you can mail your letters-to He will stick around for Oscar winner highlights of Chorinos from Brazil. public's awareness, of danger to with Paquito D'Rivera, David Santa downtown. graves, cremorial graves and bronze cremorial Byrne, and K.D. Lang. pictures until 9 p.m. Cost is Westfield Lecture Series Chorinos mix virtuosi the South American rain forests The south side Santa European-style music for the and South American cultures by He is a graduate of Columbia $3 per picture. niches are in fully developed areas and include Mailbox is at South and Legal Notices WESTFIELD — Beverly flute with Afro-Brazilian synco- performing music native to rain University with a double major in To get everybody warmed Walnut avenues. The north perpetual care. Located on Woodland Avenue Shaffer, an Academy Award-win- pation. Written primarily around forest regions. She has degrees music and psychology. up and ready for Santa, the How do you begin to talk to a side Santa Mailbox is at BOROUGH OF GARWOOD ning documentary filmmaker, the turn of the century, they have from Sarah Lawrence College and Following these concerts,. a Madrigal Singers and Brass NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, in Scotch Plains, a non-profit, non-sectarian North and North Union ASSESSMENTS AND/OR MUNICIPAL LIENS will be the next speaker in the never lost their popularity. the Manhattan School of Music. soup and sandwich luncheon is Ensemble of Cranford High PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I, Conimo E. ilrawn, Colloclor ol Tuxus ol Ilio Horo<)(jli ol Guiwoud, in 5th grader about drugs and alcohol? organization. 908.756.1729 Levin and Nascimenio have Nascimento, a native of Sao available in the church social hall avenues. Iho Coimly ul Union und Sl.ilu nl Nuw Jorsuy, will on Ihu bill day ol Dutombor 2000 al Iho Municipal fluildinij. 403 Westfield Lecture Series' 2000- School will provide Yuletide Suuih AYunuti, llaiwood. N.I itl lli<) hour ol 10:00 am. or at such limti and placti lo which said liulu may Ihon bo received rave reviews for' this Paulo, Brazil, made his Carnegie for $4.50. For more information, call adjoumod, :,.it thu lollownuj li.iiXnbud lands (.itualod in Ihu IJorouuh ol Garwood 2001 season. music at the gazebo starting Said land:; Will lj»i :;otil for Iho .iniuunt of Iho municipal litins charntiablo a(jalnsl uach paicul with inloiost and co:>l:> lively, challenging music. Hall recital debut in 1985, and For more information on 5:30 p.m. the Cranford Chamber of lo Iho data of !,.iln hill uxclu^ivo of Iho linn lor tho tax yoar L'000. This salo I:; madu undur and by wrluu ol thu * Tax "Find a Way," Shaffer's Oscar- Salo t.aw"ol Iti.i Slain ol Nmv Joi:,uy and E.U|)()l«)inonlb and arnendmonts thorolo (NJHS i>-!:5-.1!) ul so<|.) 3{iCCside Cemetery Levin has performed as a has performed widely in the U.S., Wednesday's concert or on other As is their custom since Commerce at (908) 272-6114. Tdko luithar noiiL.i that ihu s.ilii :,hall bo inado to such poison or portions as will uuichaso said propurlius. sublet winning movie, will be one of the soloist in France, Switzerland, Canada, Japan and Europe. He is Mid-Day Musical events, call the to roduriiplion al tha low.nit lalo ol intorosl, but in no caso in oxcoss ol oiyhtoon (IB) porconl ptjr annum. Paymont istaBCished' 1886 for Iho (ialu shall bo inado bolorn Itui conclusion ot Iho salti by cash, coititiod chock ol nionoy ordof or thu proporly Take tho first step two films shown and discussed Germany, Israel, Brazil, Ecuador, an authority on the guitar music church at (908) 233-2494. shall bo rosold. l'ro|Joitios lor which Ihoio shall bo no othur pUictmsors will bu struck oil iind sold lo Iho Uorouijh ol at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Garwood at an inlorust lalo nl tilijliloun (1H) |)orconl. »,. www.hillsidecemeteiy.com At any linio boloiu tlio sala, Ihu undoisiunod will rocoivo pay'iionl ol Iho amount duo un any proporty with inttims! Children's Specialized Hospital, and cosls incunod up lo tho lima ol salt) by cash, curtiliod chock ut rnonoy oidur Industrial propoilios may bo subjuct to tho j'|)ill Cornponsation and Conliol Act (NJ.S A. 6H:IO2J, 11 ot sue].), tho located at 150 New Providence Walor Pollution Conliol Acl (f>J ,1 S A. bfl:IOAI ul soq.), and Iho Industrial Situ Rocovory Acl (N.J.S.A i:i:tK-6 ol NJ. Photography Forum soq). In addition, tho Municipality is procludoil troni Issuiruj a lax salo corlilicatu to any prospoctlvu pllrchasor who Road in Mountainside. is or' may bo in any Way cuniiuclnd lo tho piior ownor or oporalor of tho silti. Admission is $5 ($3 for seniors). A touch of Milan in your kitchen Thu said lands so Ml^uCI !o :.al.i, dusenbod In accordanco With tho tax duplicalop , Includirly ihu namo ol Illo ownoi s showh n on ththo l.i:.lt t tat x iluplic.iltlll i and thu totatl l amount dud o thu ion ruspoctivolly on thhu titihh dad y oll DucomborDb , ^'0000 , ( The event, titled "Special xdusivu ol Iho linn lui Iho yo.u aiu as listud liulow: Ask questions hosts 'digital' workshop Vitello ala Milanese (Veal, Milan style) Connno 1: Hrown Children," will include two of Colloclor ol laxus (iaiwootj, Now Jorsuy Answer questions Shaffer's movies as well as a dis- MADISON — The New power of the personal computer 6 to 8 pieces of veal slices No. block Lol Namo Address Tux Mimic Int. 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If you're in Michael Rapaport, Ed OWeill) Your horoscope guide for Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 actipn-packed opening scene that Theron, Will Smith, Bruce McGill, the mood (and why not?) the film like fodder for a rumbling sitcom; Joel Gretsch, Lane Smith, J. a brief glimpse of Kubrick's The ARIES (March 21 - April 19): A event, and have fun. Make note of has nothing to do with the rest of radiant yum Kate Hudson the and runs a tour group that takes is a casual but lovingly shaped tered around friends during the coaster of love and money. Keep ftie movie, we finally meet Michael Moncrief, Jack Lemmon. pleasure, with a neat surprise at Killing" spotlights the vacancy. surprise visit from a friend has some of the innovative and coming year. Financial and social an open mind, and be willing to Running time: 2 hours, 7 minutes. princess of tour groupies, who obsessed movie fans to the actual 104 minutes. (Elliott). Rated R. 1 you flabbergasted. Go along with unusual ideas floating through Charlie's new Angels. First comes woods where the original trio the finish. 122 minutes. (Elliott). matters are both under an unpre- explore an offbeat idea. Marching (Elliott) Rated PG-13. 2 stars. gives the lad gazes of sexual 1/2 stars. the flow of energy and excite- your hea,d this week. Natalie (Cameron Diaz), a promise (not much delivery, roamed. But things take a turn for Rated R. 4 stars. dictable influence. Hold on tight to a different drumbeat puts you "Jeopardy!"-winning nerd with a "Girlfight" - As the would-be "Meet the Parents" - Ben ment, and catch up on the latest SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21): as you prepare to ride the roller far ahead of the crowd. , though). This is the rock scene the worse when Jeffs tour group gossip. tiling for fast cars and disco danc- camps out in the woods. The para- boxer, newcomer Michelle Stiller, as an easily freaked and Handle a valuable, irreplaceable Recent Releases chewed as soft cud. But the music item with care. There is lots of joy ings Then there's Dylan (Drew has some flavor, and San Diego is noid tour guide sets up dozens of Rodriguez is a terrific presence foolishly lippy fiance, and Robert TAURUS (April 20 - May 20): Barrymore), a martial-arts spe- video cameras to capture the and possibly a fine actress, with a De Niro, as the scowling CIA con- Pool your resources to extend to be found on the home front. "Almost Famous" - Writer- nicely saluted. 110 minutes. Join your family members for a Book for Kids drive taking cialist with a kick-butt attitude (Elliott). Rated R. 2 stars. night's events. When the group touch of Brando. The good cast trol freak who might become the your sphere of, influence. Take director Cameron Crowe's sugary advantage of a financial opportu- special dinner. and a weakness for questionable memory trip to his youth as a teeh "Beautiful" - The appealing settles in, they bring out the booze around her includes Jamie Tirelli jellied suitor's father-in-law, are a men. Rounding out the photogenic and drugs and get so wasted that as her trainer and mentor, and the funny pair; their grinding edge£| nity made available through a SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -.Dec. writer on rock music for Rolling Minnie Driver works hard to con- club or group. place at public library trio is Alex (Lucy Liu), a well-bred Stone. Patrick Fugit plays him they pass out and can't remember Brooklyn locations are richly hum comically. Teri Polo is the 21): Put yourself in a position vince us of her character's obses- GEMINI (May 21 - June 21): where you can prosper and grow. beauty with a knack for crossbows (called Bill) with canny charm, sion to win an inane beauty con- what they did. As they review the used, but Karyn Kusama's film dream bride, Blythe Danner her CRANFORD — The Cranford program is undertaken with the and computers. Keeping a pater- boxes itself into cliche comers, daffy-headed mom, Owen Wilson Don't take a partner or loved one Getting organized is the first step Public Library has launched its hope that children will be able to nal eye on the gals is Bosley (Bill including a rather dumbly conve- a wealthy "born again" going for granted. Given half a chance, in the right direction. Start eighth annual Books for Kids experience the joy of reading Murray). The gals are ostensibly nient romance between the hero- nuts from carpentry and stymied plan a special celebration to show cleaning! donation drive. Last year, thou- books of their very own. Last hired to find kidnapped computer ine and a male rival (it also ducks desire. Jay Roach directed with, how much you really care. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. sands of disadvantaged children year, with the help of ore than genius Eric Knox (Sam Rockwell) some of the physical issues). 103 smoothly mechanical craft, if no CANCER (June 22 - July 22): 19): Put the past behind you, and from all across new Jersey were 100 libraries, more than 13,000 and spy on. Roger Corwin (Tim minutes. (Elliott). Rated R. 2 1/2 art, assuring regular laughs. The Get into the mood of the season. start looking forward to the given the chance to own a book books were distributed to chil- ACROSS 44 Exist 12 Gain Spend some time offering your future. What is done cannot be Curry), the flamboyant competitor stars. script comes perilously close to 45 Fancy fabric 13HE."8quo8l of their very own through this dren across the state. I D.C. aim-twisloiD A 7 TucK itodn 21 Swing holder 5 Oft kittof service to others or working undone, and you have no good very important program. Give a who may have stolen Knox's top- "The Ladies Man" - Tim being a cornered-Jew tale of 51 Coopornto 22 Tho lltilo mormoltj Book donations will be 0 Umitod 54 Ublical musician 25 Docomlo cheerfully with a charitable orga- reason to feel guilty. child the gift of reading by secret voice-identification system. Meadows is a talented comic play- unleashed snobbery and bigotry. 14 Wellington's 57 --• iln capo 28 Oru> ol tho Collinses accepted through Dec. 15 and olmd maior nization. :• 5fl Cinonu pooch 2/ Morino mom AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): bringing a new book or books to will be distributed by the Loud, fast and uproariously exces- ing an agreeably quirky character, 107 minutes. (Elliott). Rated PG- 15 Flushing ploco E>9 Soltlwl, Uaiqily? Bo IGProssad 60 Louis XV wo

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HASLMCNI WArtRPHOOHNG RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Santa Claus may also drop by for less of the score to get them some \I.\KI-' \0t'K 011) I-I.OOKSLOOK LIKi:M-:\V All lYrESOFCEMENIWOflK LOW, LOW RATES [rAM'ENii n ANI'SI'I r;iAii->is] SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS the children. Rain date Ls Sunday, experience. And we'll get the INSTAI.I.liD- KI:l'A!Klil)' KliMNISlllil) lill-I'D • I'AVlNd 11HICK • ;i I ONI: WALLS Catering For AH I'AllOii • SIDliWAlKS • [JLUESIONE ETC. in VU:HI:;-blrl-ilI :i"Mi("l -HI I MU'lM:,i N.MI ii:>-i INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES Dec. 3. seniors in the game — give them New this year Ls a home deco- ,'lti 800-831 -8853 J,'± 908-522-1544 (908) 277-1571 or (908) 464-5544 908-276-5752 all u chance to play." rating contest. Decorate the out- NICOLE DIMELLA/THE CHRONICLE Poor tackling and turnovers put Separate Dining Room side of your house for the holidays. the Bears in a deep hole early • Additions Judging '-4 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. • Renovations rgJJ TO ADVERTISE against Cedar Grove, and they Eat In-Take Out DiDolce Overhead Doors SCOTT E. 23. "Impartial" judgen from neigh- Class of 2000 were unable to reverse the wave of • Dormers • Bath PRO Oil Tank boring towns have l>een .selected. Garage Doors & Openers UMJ/imiH' The Cranford Sports Hall of Fame inducted Its third class of honorees Thursday night at the Qran momentum. cino •. Espresso ^ Over 30 years ot Top Quality Work at NO JOB 100 BIG OR SMALL YOUR BUSINESS Prizes will be awarded for the most Centurlan Restaurant in Clark. Seated, from left: Kristl White, class of '92, Mary Sayre, wife of Frank "We didn't play bud defense, but Sales • Service • Installation TANK Services SPECIALTY IN BA1H1100M REMODEL ING beautiful house and grounds as Affordable Prices Savre class of '37, Jessica Dreyer, class of 94. Standing from left: Jesse Muidrow, brother of Tom we fumbled twice, turned the ball 0^ MELO CONTRACTORS, Inc. REMOVED • FILLED - INSTALLED CALL CHRISTINE well as tile most decorated door. Will Ikit Any Wiithin Estimate l Muidrow, class of '46, Michael Pender, class of '62, Bill Albans, class of '67, Bob Saager, member of 71 over four times mid didn't tackle NJ APPBOVIL) • 12 YRS EXPERIENCE • UNION, NJ Luminaries will lx lit in the bor- 908-245-5280 732-913-7055 baseball team, Chuck Archdeacon, class of '67, Al DiFablo, 71 baseball team. Not pictured: Cy Dadd, well. We kind of weathered the PROMPT PROFESSIONAL SVC. 1-800-981-5640 ough Sunday, Dec. 24. 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By ROSE BENNETT GILBERT »YMARKMAYHARD eight-pack. It's a 529 lift 300 COPLEY NEWS SERVICE ^CQPLEYNEWS SERVICE duration -1 got the manifold from . w Mopar Performance, and those Q. We love our older home, but it does- * • "I did all my racing between are Carter AFBs and high-flow n't really work for the way our family ;1962 and 1971. I logged in every exhaust manifolds. It's Hemi (three children under 14) lives. Irace and what I beat. The make, Orange and it's a 1967 motor." Everybody's busy working or at 'the model, engine, carburetion The high-powered 440 in his school, and we have to squeeze in time *and transmission," says Mopar 'Cuda is twinkling with color. Its together - usually at night around the Collector T^erry Ulmer. bold green spark-plug wires in kitchen table or, on weekends, in the a< "It was1 all Mopars then - we sharp contrast to the Hemi family room next door. We'd decided to Jield all thje track records. And I Orange engine. knock out the wall between the kitchen •still have my race book," he says. "That's the cool thing about and the family room, but it turned out to * In his; immaculate garage Mopars," says Ulmer over his be load-bearing. Maybe you have another Jiunder Mopar Performance ban- shoulder as he moves off to the suggestion on how to make the spaces »ners, I ait and sip a soda, listening next car. "The engine compart- work together. •to .Jiitn recount memories of rap- ments match the exterior color. A. Just take out part of that load-bear- ling heroics as a teen-ager. But when people ask me why the " His "Mopar, Ranch" as it's engine itself is orange instead of ing wall, if you can, so there's at least a l sight line from one space into the next. If Jtanown to locals, sits on a hill green - I have to explain that your contractor says it's safe, you could .overlooking /six acres outside of Mopar's Hemi engine was orange. create a graceful arch such as the one we JAlpine, Calif., in east San Diego They didn't make a green engine! show here, where the view over the ;County. , . But I'm not totally a purist - the kitchen sink is directly into the family A die-hard Mopar owner and green spark-plug wires are my space next door. Lbuilder, Ulmer warned me before own touch." Not that you'd guess from looking, but j[ arrived that his legacy of Mopar In the huge garage - with a this kitchen/living configuration is in a •fanaticism Was like nothing I'd large cardboard woman promote lever seen=before. The owner'of 14 ing Chrysler products - is his lat- brand new house, designed by John ^Mopars in various stages of est project: a 1967 Plymouth GTX Robert Wiltgen of the International ^restoration, he invited me here to Interior Design Association to serve the «ee the seven completed .cars in "I had one of these brand new," same contemporary lifestyle . you Jhis collection. he says with a sigh. "This is a true describe. What makes it look vintage: the U Ulmer moved here in 1996, muscle car. There were only two kitchen cabinetry (all from Wood-Mode) •gnd built a 12-car/ garage to motors that came in this car, the with its cutout valances, old-fashioned ^accommodate what tyfe owns now, This Mopar can still tear up the track. 440 high-performance and a 426 plate rack, and display areas; the shirred Jfcnd what he plans to own in the Hemi. Pure muscle car. In-1967, curtains tied up high over privacy blinds; •fiiture. A hands-on engine builder you take these Torque Flites and you die.' It's just way cool, and I've factory and raced," he says with sedan. The 1964 Belvedere is the this stood out among all the rest. and the warm hand-painted wall pat- And restorer, Ulmer does all the you do a little transmission work; had it all these years." passionate emphasis. one I'll go full-out race with They get with the program." terns, which repeat in both spaces to [work himself with the exception put some gears and some headers The years of Mopar loyalty "That engine from 1964 to again." Ancj getting with the progf afti relate them both visually and physically. |of paint. And the accumulated in there - that's all you need. I'd have added up. 1971 was where the cars were. But you have to wonder if is what Ulmer practices. '.A Q. Our apartment has an all-in-one •horsepower of his "rolling stock" hole-shot these guys, and once With a father and grandfather The 392 Hemi set all the records Ulmer is underestimating his favorite at the local Thursday living/dining room, and I hate it. I grew ;is his pride and joy. you did that they'd never catch who owned Chryslers and in the early drag-racing years, ability to wax the competition night rod runs, Ulmer and good up loving family dinners in my parents' J' "Good thing you're a reporter you. These Mopar automatics are Plymouths - Ulmer didn't hesi- but when the 426 came along in now. buddy Dan Smith, president' of very pretty dining room - it was all •doing a story on me," he says with bulletproof. And I've never had to tate to follow family tradition. At '64, well, that's like dying and A peek under the hood of each the local Mopar Club, get toge};b> mahogany and sparkling crystal - and I !a look that reads: 'I'm smiling but fix one." 17 years old, his first car was a going to heaven to own one of of his seven fully restored Mopars er weekend mornings at the don't want to be eating in my living {drive a Dodge up here next time.' But Ulmer concedes that he'd 1955 Mercury, which he eventual- those bad boys." reveals mostly original restora- Alpine Bakery and "stage" their" room. We're newlyweds on a tight bud- ; "Normally I wouldn't let you love to have a four-speed in his ly traded for a 1959 Plymouth. Ulmer is enthusiastic about tion, but with some quirks. After cars for visitors and locals to view." get, however, and can't afford a bigger •drive your rig up my driveway. I'd collection because there is defi- The first car he purchased new the availability of a new Hemi showing off the immaculately He drives a different car every apartment. .'make you park at the gate. I'm a nite appeal and a sort of mysti- was a 1965 Plymouth Satellite, a engine through Mopar clean 440 six-pack boasting 390 week, and plans to race the elu- horsepower in a Ldmelite Green A. Then adopt military strategy: [true believer - Mopar or no car." cism about the manual transmis- model he is in the process of Performance. If he could afford it sive post car when he finds it." |. With a glance at my German- sion in Mopars. restoring now. - which he's quick to admit he 'Cuda, Ulmer looks a little apolo- "People start restoring a ear divide to conquer. Steal a stroke-of- getic when we come up on the genius idea from Virginia designer Barry ,-tmade car, I plead ignorance and However, the race book is tes- "In 1987, I went back and can't - it'd be that "bad boy" in the and they say, 'Yeah, I started that- lichange the subject. I want to see started to collect all the cars I'd car he has yet to find: a 1964 or 1963 Sport Fury in Super Deed' car five years ago.' Well, I'm not Dixon, who created a totally clever hang- tament to his claims of superiori- Red. ing room divider for a New York show the infamous race book. Was it a ty ever owned," he says. 1965 two-door post. like that. I'm anxious for the com- house sponsored by Traditional Home big fish story? Or did he really "I started keeping this book as And apparently he owned a "Post cars are really drying up. "This is my own version of the plete product because that's when magazine. Dixon built a large (think You can make the old look new through innovative design beat everybody? soon as I could drive," Ulmer says few. They're hard to come by and I've 440 eight-pack. Chrysler made a it's fun - when you take it out and, "These guys with these four^ with pride. "A friend of mine who "My favorite is my 1965looked for five years," says Ulmer. 440 six-pack and a 440 four-bar- use it. It's fun to do the restora-_ sofa-wide) two-sided picture frame, using rel, but I did this with my own stock carved molding you can buy by the speeds," says Ulmer, rolling his owns Mopars looked at it and Satellite that I haven't finished "All my cars are two-door hard- tion, but it's more fun to ;ge,.t- be. I have a lot of ideas saved up, but to difference between knowing what you designers around the country, all mem- were choosing any other professional - a t.np», hut X vrnnt tViu two-door posit touches. I've pot two tourAiavrulu behind the wheel and unleash ^he. running foot from most lumber yurdti. bers of tlio American Society of Interior eyes, "I think you have tho advan- said, Terry, I'd hnvo thorn put rostorinK yot. tt •wan tHo firtit tell the truth; I'm afraid to try it all want and need and knowing how.to inukt: •dentist, aay. ' • tage with a 727 automatic. When that in your grave with you when brand-new car I ordered from the - better known as the two-door in there, and it's actually an power." ^V>-i Inside, he stretched bamboo shade mate- myself. We can afford help - even my hus- it happen - in decorating, as well as den- Designers. As the largest professional Rose Bennett Gilbert is $Jie co-author rial,- lightweight and see-through, then band agrees that he doesn't believe in do- tistry. association for the industry, ASID holds of "Hampton Style" and associate editors, suspended the frame on chains from the it-yourself dentistry! - but we've built in Happily, finding a compatible designer its members to certain standards - expe- of Country Decorating Ideas! Please sencf; VOLVO ceiling behind the sofa. The living area a kind of remote area and I don't know is now easier than pulling teeth, thanks rience, for example, and ethical business your questions to her at Copley NewS. on that side felt quite separate from the where to find a professional designer. Do to modern technology. The innovators practices. Service, P.O. Box 120190, San Diego, CA for life dining area on the other. you have any suggestions? behind HomePortfolio.com, an Internet . 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SAVE Private Party Only Prepayment Required SAVE 'Foundads-4lines-3days'FREE Private Party Only Prepayment Required S4705 OVER $6000 ;i3!H!,Sl Please read your ad carefully after publication, we are not responsible for errors after 1st insertion. MEDICAL ASSISTANT NEW 1999 CHRYSLER VOSCORDEl.X NEW 2000 CHRYSLER GAM.YD VOYAGER INDEX Part-time Medical Assis- tant for a busy Allergy Humes ANNOUNCEMENTS 0330 0550 Firewood & Fuel 0755 Entertainment Services 0930 Decks & Patios 1095 Recycling Practice, located In CLASSIFIED 000? Death Notice:: 0331 Open Houses 0560 Furniture 0762 Homo Health Services 0935 Drapery & Decorating 1100 Roofing Summit. Tues., Thurs., & NEW 9001 NISSAN 0003 In Mcmonam:: 0335 Incomo Properly 0565 Farm Machinery 0765 Insuranco 0940 Driveways 1105' Rototilling Sat. hours. Certified HOURS 0004 Cards of Thanks 0340 Industrial Property 0570 Snow Removal Equipment 0770 Legal Services 0941 Duct Cleaning 1115 Sower & Drain Cleaning Medical Assistant and PATHFINDER SE 4X4 4 DR 0007 Memoriiils/Plols 0342 Investment Properties 0575 Items Under $100 0773 Limousine & Taxi Sorvices 0945 Electrical 1120 Sheetrock & Spackllng computer experience BUY For yoar convenience, 00I0 Auction:; 0345 Loans & Mortgages 0580 General Merchandise 0774 Message 0947 Environmental Testing 1135 Snowblower Repair preferred. Fax return* FOR 0355 Outol:stato Property 0105 Adoption 0581 Lawn & Garden 0775 Musical Instruclion 0949 Errand Servico 1140 Snowplpwing or call JoAnn. Fax: 16 cylinder18,80011989, automatic transmission w/overdrive, pwr I 7 pass, seating, 6 cyl, auto Irans w/od7, pwr str/mlrr/wind/lcks. ABS. AIR, AM/FM I 0360 Wantor - Real Estate our Classified Center 0110 Annoiincnmonls 0582 Mattel Basket 0776 Market Research 0950 Excavating . 1145 Telephones 908-522-3070. Phonal stereo-cass, lilt, cruise, r/def, tint, rj/s mldgs, cloth bckts, Int wip, cohv. spare, I 0380 Vacation Property str/brks/wind/lcks/seats/mirrs, AIR, AM/FM cass, tilt, 0135 Los! & Pound 0583 Plants, Seeds & Fertilizer 0777 Miscellaneous 0955 Exterminating 1150 Topsoil, Gravel & Sand 908-522-0443 sunscreen glass, dual air bags, STK#V951, VIN#Y874B465, MSRP $26,165.1 is open: 0140 0390 Mobile Homes I cruise, r/def, tint, heated mirrs, air bag, int wip, cloth Pc!f:;on;il:; 0584 Machinery & Tools 0780 Photography 0960 Fencing 1155 Tree Services . $1122.49 cusl. cash + $595 bank fee + $282.51 1st pymt = $2000 due at $2369 iluo at Incoplion signing. Til pymts = $13,560.48. Ttl cost = $15,277.97. Purch. opt. at lease I 248° OliiO y REAL ESTATE-RENTALS 0585 Musical Instruments 0785 Piano Tuning & Repair 0965 Floor Care 1160 TV 4 VCR Repair buckets, deluxe wheel covers, 50 mi, STK#R-631, 0160 Riilu Slurimj 0590 Olfice Furniture S Equipment 0795 Senior Citizens Services 0970 Floors 1165 Upholstery & Slipcovors I VIN#XH752064. MSRP $23,505 | end $9976. 12,000 mi/yr, ..15« thereafter. Prices ind. $3000 National Rebate. I Monday-Friday O1G5 0400 Apartments (Furnished) Njppy Ads ' 0595 Photography & Camera Equipment 0800 Sowing Alterations 0975 Fuel Tank Sorvices 1170 Vacuum Repair MEDICAL BILLING 0171) 0405 Apartments (Unlumished) Comino Euuiits. 0410 Commercial Property 0599 Flea Markets 0801 Shoe Repair 0980 Furniture Repair & Rofinishing 1173 Wallpaper FT. Orthopedic practice HI first mo mml + 51595 cop cost reducllori + 5545 bonk lee = 52389 due o 8 am to 6:00 pm EMPLOYMENT 0415 Garages & Storago 0600 Garage & Yard Sales 0805 Shopping & Errand Services 0985 Garago Doors 1175 Waterprooling seeking experienced Indi- inception. lolornyrntsAosl/pijrdi opt: $5W6/$8116/$2I,O44. Price J. Payment induoes 5750 loltcge Grad Rebate S $750 (mlomer loyally teoale if ml". U200 Domuslics 0420 Halls 0625 Wanted To Buy 0818 Telephone Services 0990 Garden Supplies 1177 Water Purification vidual for billing position 020!) l:mployrnont Aconcios 0425 Houses (Furnished) PETS & ANIMALS 0B25 Tutoring & Instruction 0995 Glass & Mirrors 1185 Welding in South Orange Village. '00 DODGE NEON '96 CHRYSLER TOWNS COUNTRY LX '97 CHRYSLER CONCORDE '00 DODGE STRATUS ES T 0830 Typings Word. Processing 1000 . Gutters & Leaders 1190 Windows & Screens 0220 L ifl|)loyinonl Help Sorvicur. 0430 Houses (Unlumished) 0630 Horses & Livestock . Knowledge In CPT, ICD-9 4 dr. 4 cyl, auto, trans, pwr str/brks, AIR, 6 cyl, auto trans Wod, pwr slrAnndiicka/soalsAnlrT. ABS, 4 dr, 6 cyl, auto tram whd, pwr strAxks/wlnd/locks/mir, 4 dr, 6 cyl. auto trans w/od, pwr Gtr/windrViis/saats/mirr. NEW 8001 NISSAN 0225 fmploymunt Rosumcs 0435 Housing To Sharo 0635 Obedienco Training HOME SERVICES 1005 Handyman 1195 Window Washing and Medical Manager System AM/FM Stereo-cass, cruise, r/def, b/a AIR, AM/FM slereo-cass, tilt, cruise, r/der. tint, b/s AIR, AM/FM stereo cass, tih. cruise, ra dot, tint, b/i ABS, AIR, AM/FM slereo-cass. tilt, cruise, r/dot. tint. 022G Business IIcilp 0437 • Lots For Rent 1010 Heating a plus. Excellent salary & mldgs, int wip. dlx whl cvrs, 11,344 mi, mldgs. keyless eniry, Inl wip, r/wlp. console, dlx whl mUos. oauQea. dual mira. Int wip. air bpn. cto\h bckts, b/a midna, sir ban, Inl wip, aDoy whls, bather bckts., 0640 Pots • . • 0850 Air Conditioning RECREATIONAL VEHICLES STK #U2727. VIN #YD641865. cvrt. ckKh Int. 70.412 ml. STK#U2726. VM/TB273911. 45,784 ml. STK #U2895, VtN IVH847161. 10.710 ml, STK CU273t. VIN IYN233638, DEADLINES 0230 Drivers 0440 OKice Space 1015 Home Improvements benefits. Contact Wendy MAXIMA SE 4 DR 0645 Pets Supplies & Services 0855 Alarms & Security 1300 Mopeds & Dirt Bikes 0460 Rooms (Furnished) 1018 Homo Inspection 0240 Guiiutal Help 0860 Aluminum & Vinyl Siding 1305 Motorcycles 973-762-5715 S S 0K4S Maiugonient llcilu 0465 Rooms (Unlumished) FINANCIAL & BUSINESS 1020 Home & Olfice Cleaning OPPORTUNITIES 0865 Appllanco Repair • 1310 Motor Homes IO,69S 12,995 I4,39S 0250 MiHlical Help 0475 Townhouses S Condos . 0867 Auto Detailing & Servico 1025 Houso Washing 0650 Business Opportunities 1315 Travel. Trailers Friday by . 0255 Part Time Help 0480 Vacation Property 0870 Bathrooms 1030 Insulation '99 D00GE INTREPID '99 DODGE INTREPID 9 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT 4X4 '98 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SEj 0655 Financial Services 1317 Snowmobiles 0260 Piolesslonal Itolp 0482 Farms 0873 Cabinetry 1032 Interior Decorating MEDICAL 6 cyl, auto trans w/od, pwr stma/biks/wlndicks/mlrr, 6 cyl. 4 d>, auto bsni Wod, pwr itrnotorkjfolrxlrVxfcbfr •4 dr, 6 cyl. aulo Irani w/00, pwr 1035 Kitchens 1320 Campers & RVs AIR, AM/FM stereo-cass, till, cruiso, r/dol. lint, b/s AJR, AM/FM Eterso cau. tilt, auite. f ttol, lint, b/« mld, slmrrtJrksAnnrtWKaAiilri, Alfi.AM/fM caa», til), Crulie. , 02G5 Sales Help 0483 Acieano r del, t/gB b/s mWna naugti, air bag, kit wip, daU whl i f199 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 0875 Carpentry 1330 Boats* Motors mWgs, oJr bag, Int wip, dlx whl cvis, clolh bckts, (Wuxa whl/covem, doth b«nch. h( twp. consoJs, 22.150 Ji 5 PMfor 1037 Laundry Services covL cloifi bchUT irZ03 ml, STK /•• -- 02Gb' Technical Help 0485 Wanted To Rent mi. STK HJ2653, VIN #XH751325. 0700 Accounting Services 0885 Carpet Cleaning BILLING 32,038 ml. STK #U2G?I. VIN «XH705431. IWF296382. 0270 llclail Help 0710 Appraisers 0890 Carpet Installation 1040 Lawn Care & Landscaping TRANSPORTATION 0275 Trailer, MERCHANDISE 1045 Lawn Mower Repair 1350 Automotive Financing s 0500 Antiques 0715 Architects 0895 Catering $ next week's 0280 Situations Wanted 1050 Lawn Sprinklers 1355 Auto Paris & Accessories SECRETARY 0520 Building Materials & Equipment 0717 Arts& Crafts . 0900 Ceilings 14,995 l5r995tfl6 02B5 Induction • 0725 Beauty Care Sorvices 0905 Ceramic Tilo 1055 Locksmiths 1360 Automotive Services 0530 Clothing 1065 Masonry 1385 Autos for Sale With good skillful work '98 JEEP CHEROKEE 4X4 ~97 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 '0inftrinnficnoAkinPADAI/A0 DODGE GRAND CARAVAMN SccL^nE fW a JEEiccoi^OAidP GMNDl CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X4 REAL ESTATE-SALES 0535 Collectibles 0728 Brida) Sorvices .0907 Ceramic Tilo Cleaning publication 0730 Calligraphy 0910 Chimney Cleaning 1067 Miscellaneous . 1394 Antique & Classic Autos ethics, organizational 4 df. 6 cyl auto trans WOO, pwr Btrfeifc/wJrutfock/mlrr. 4 dr, 6 cyl. 4WD, auto Irani w/od. pwr6 cyl, auto trans w/od, pwr str/wlnd/lcks/mtrr, ADS. AIR 8 cyl, automatic tranimusion w/od. 4 whl drv, pwr 0305 Acreage & Lois 0537 Computers & Electronic Equipment 1070 Moving & Storago '1400 Four Wheel Drive skills, knowledge of AIR, AM/FM stereo cass, ai' baa lilt, cruise, tint, b/a slribrks/wind/kxU/mlr. AIR, AU/FM tlsreo caw, cd. bll, AM/FM stsreo-casi w/clock. till, cruise, r/def. tint, b/s tiu^/ABSMndflCksiieati, AJR. AU/FM ateioo-casa, tilt, 0315 Commercial Property 0540 Crafts & Gilt Sales 0734 Child Care & Nursery Schools 0915 Cleanups & Hauling mWgs, OSDOOS, ntar win, rr *

r PC» MONTH IO'HVAMKONMMIO Additions • Decks • Derners 3iMONTHS CuMMIKUl • IxDUSTIUL • luUUIIUl "We Beat Home Centers • mm ma Wmmw m m M WHEEL DEAL : DliMPSIfRKMAL ClUSUlPSUViaS LEASE $757 DUEUT > Installing Doois and Windows' WMSI6WNG ; . WWOLIIM per ma 90M86-5229 Fan 908-964-1418 • Call Pete: 908-9644974 IN CLASSIFIED AND ONLINE RUNS TILL ITSBLLSI 36mos. 4 lines tna>e^Wmauni>^;30itfxjndSS2Sr]i^ BUY PTVET. FOR 15995 We Buy your ASSISTANT/ 'I cyl, JIHO, pwr/btuor/ABS brks/lks, uir, am/fm stereo, tilt, rr dof, air bags, cloth Int, bkt seats. Benz or BMW Stk»1020. VIN/MC1116-10. MSRP $17,785. S209 1st month payment + $257 = $257 duo at delivery. RECEPTIONIST Tulnl puymunls $9252 = total coat $9252. Purchase option at leaso end la $9392. No H*saJ«*-Loana/Liym«cit:, SI 4,004 ^ total o»t SI 4,004. Purchaso option at laase end Is S17.565. BUY PRICE Borkoley Holghla stall INCLUULS S10OO FACIOnY RtUATE. LEASE PRICE INCLUDES $1750 CAP COST REDUCTION REBATE. Hver feel is if you've lieen here before: lo side, ;md everywhere in between. Not wily «&» CHEVROLCT counsel otllco lor major Insurance compapy 1998328L-$34y495 199S 74OU $43,995 Iwkuig at a Land Rover and wishing you could lh.il, we've thoioughly road-tested them. seoklng a lull tlm« legal VVhite- 19985281 $34^95 1998M3.....$31,995 certified pre-owued I .and Rover. CERTIFIED ence something even more incredible titan Bridgewater porlence holplul) Salary Green, Auto, 6Cyt,VlN#WBW3510/26,174mi Yellow, Auto, 6Cyl, VIN#WEE12976/30,643 mi mi MAZDA 1996 BUICH 1995 CADiLLAC 1997 FORD 1997 CHEVROLET commensurato with 1992 OLDSMOBIU We've checked.them from lop lo boitom, side deja vu. A drive home in a Land Rover. porlence. Excellent MIILENIA 4 DR REGAL 4 DR ELDORADO ETC SUBURBAN 88 IS 4 DR EXPEDITION (732) 356-2460 benollt package Send 19985281 $35,995 1998D $30,495 2DR XLT 4x4 4 DR 4x4 4 DR rosumo to: Oil lea Morv- il. iu.lt U U • 1.11 (,„• • l W/ul Blue,Auto,6Cyl,VIN#WBW42602/30,200 mi 2.8 Silver,Man,6Cyl,VIN#WLCi2405/14,025mi r M IU -.tiluUi iU,.i Come in and see one of the largest agor, Law OHIces ol Otf tul lUl ml »u*vJltV Uv >»»k IWrniiiAtun. w, Steven J. Tolra^r, Con- W/V/tyr, JlitJmi i».l(U. llMnuuMl* 'HrUUH JuW.4 selection of new & certified pre-owned noil Corporate Center, Throe Oak Way. Ber- Land Rovers in the United States. CLAYTON AMERMAN DODGE koloy Heights, NJ 07922 Certified Pre-Owned with 2-Yr/50,000mi. Protection Plan '5995 '9995 9995 '18995was 78 Years Of Sales & Service" This Is Only A Partial Listing of Current Inventory , Main Street, Peapack Financing Available Through BMW Financial Services SUPERIOR MAKES IT SIMPLE" (908) 234-0143 LEGAL SECRETARY Borkeloy Holghts sUlf counsel otllco (or major Insurance company ROVER SATURN OF GREEN BROOK so«klng lull llmo litiga- SUPERIOR ' tion secretary with a 270 Route 22 West minimum ol 2 years Efit ' Green Brook oxp.; well organised and COMPANY able to work Independ- .• New & Pro-OwneO Salos • Sorviu? • Parts « Body Shop ently. Expertise In MS Oldsmobile ift>> ^^/^o/^>% <; Woodbridge (732) 752-8383 Word and Dictaphone a must. Excellent salary 296 BROAD STREET • SUMMIT, NJ To Showcase Your Dealership and bontllta. Send re- 885 Route 1 South, Woodbridge (732) <>:J4-H2(M) in AUTOSOURCE sume to: Office Manager Route 22 East • Springfield, NJ • (973) 379-7744 • T-800-BMW-7222 SALES 908-598-9000 • SERVICE 908-273-3780 Law Offices of Steven J. S.IIISHDIIIS: Moiiiliiy-'lliursilay'.MlOiiiii-HIKIpiii • I'riday!):IK).iin-odbrid)(v.ouiu Cento, 3 Otk Way, Ber- Call 1-80O55W495 mile thereafter. No down payment. Na security deposit, lessee responsible for excess weoi I tear Qualified buyers. Art for liusliulion purposes only. at (908) 575-6719 kaley Heights, NJ 07022 and taxes. Plcts for illus purps only. Not resp for typos. Expires 11/30/00. ',. V; Cranford Chronicle November 23, 2000 November 23, 2000 Cranford Chronicle

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Mmti^ Trades 275 ^••••••••l for Rent 440 A Fishing Taddo Collector RVs 1320 .FORD MUSTANQ QT NISSAN MAXIMA '96- Warts to buy dd, rods, recto, • CONV. '91 Super- Leather int, sunroof, 10 LIFE II Real Estate I charged, V8, 5 spd SCOTCH PLAINS- office & kits, catalogs. 9CWZB-16S4 1-2-3 CLEAN UPS • We CAUPINO. MEMBERSHIP CD, 61k, 5spd, $10,750. LIFETIME Camp Coast to much more, mint, 41K, 908-508-9194 < CADILLAC '73 SEDAN MAINTENANCE shop. 1,550 sq ft util. inci. take anything $119aTRUCK GUTTERS A LEADERS || Wanted 3601 AtX UOfd, FLYER & OTHER Coast, $6 per night (Full Must Sell! Meg. $15,000 $15S0/mo 908-464-1946 Cleaned and Flushed OLDS. CUTLASS SUPREME DaVille- orig. owner, exc. TRAINS Top cash prices ptt LOAD Inci: kndhg & Hookup) Pd. $3,695, Ask- 908-245-1B82askforJoe Run into some > cond., full power, gar. ASSISTANT/ 800464-1671 or973425-153a dumphg. 908-233-9687 S49/Up; Repairs; Gutter FE '89- loaded runs/looks b= ~^i-——=J ALL/ANY CONDITION Guards; Seamless Gutters; lng'$595 1-S00-236-O327 FORD PROBE QT '94- great! Dependablel $2800/obo kept, black w/red leather JUST PAINTER Cash paid for your prop- GUNS-SWORDS-KNIVES BARGAIN CLEAN-UP Underground Drainage 5spd, AC, black, all pwr, ChUck 908-534-6507 Interior; $4500 OBO. MILITARIA. NJ & Federal Attics, Basements, Garages, Berkeley Height Conva- erty. Fast closing. No Systems; Insured. ' Transportation alarm, exci cond, sunrool, 908-353-6033 red tape. Call Today. Licensed. Top cash paid. Ute Hauling. 908-686-0576 100k, $5700. 973412-9544 OLDS EIGHTY-EIGHT -87 V6, lescent Center seeking a Keltom flutter Service many new parts & paint, $3000 Part-timers: part-time maintenance ERA Queen City Realty SUMMIT: Room for rent Call Bert 732-821-4949 CLEAN UP a LT. HAUL 908-233-4414 CADILLAC COUPE DC VILLE financial rough Autos for Sale 1385 FORD TAURUS QL '93 obo 908-273-2858 days or GOT Ask (or Lydia @ assistant / painter. Ex- $110 per week. Uc. R/EOLD OR ANTIQUE FURN Free eat. Insured. PS, PW, PL, A/C, 3.8 liter 908-832^039 nights •75- 38k orig. miles, 1 908-322-5454 owner, great shape, , Flexible hours! perienced preferred, Agent. Call 908-598-0522 Glass, China, Any un- 7 day service. ACURA INTEGRA LS '96- V6, mint cond., gar. kept, c PONTIAC 6000 1986 - $1000. 900931.0812 Tuesday thru Saturday usual Items. House Sales 1-888-781-5800 Masonry 2dr., auto., dk. grri., beige $4,000/obo. 908-317-9742 work week. hunt . 4dr, 53K, all power, AC, Great pay/benefits! Merchandise by Nancy. 908/272-5056 or Int., a/c, p/w, snrl., alarm, FORD TAURUS GL '94- Please call I Real Estate Rentals CLEAN UPS. EVERY- A-1 WAYNE P. 8COTT tint, new brakes & ex- exc cond, $3,000 EL DORADO CONV. '75 - EASIER! seas? 908/233-8157 6cyl, full pwr, front whl dr, MaMenanca Director At THING & ANYTHING- 732/382-399.1 Restored, 85K, lots of ex- Quality Masonry Services. haust, 63K, great' bond., auto, AC, 93k, orig. owner, POSTCARDS, Sheet Dumpster rentals, Fully tra parts, A/C $5,800 908- 908-464-0048 Antiques FreeEsL,lns'd,R«ra43yra. warranty, $11,500. 908- $2500. 908-647-9179 PONTIAC QRAND PRIX Join the SRI Or Fax Resume To: Apartments music, Radios, TVs, Insured, 908-403-9558 a family business. Every 232-8512/908-232-6686 •89- 84K, 2DR, all power, 276-3875, 908-3074554 Mow you can 908-464-4689 Parse House Antiques Cameras, Toys, Mili- FORD THUNDERBIRD LX Job a specfefty. 732468-6230 AUDI A4QUATTnO '98- blue, S1250/obo, Stage House Village. Set Pins Decks & Patios 930 '93- Sunroof & extras, FORD 1942 CP V-8, 350, telephone (Unfurnished] 405 tary, Pens, Worlds 2.8-V6, auto., leather, sun- 908.789-1098 Antiq. Bought & Sold Dealer Fair, etc. 9087272-5777 clean, 96k, $4500 obo. auto, new paint Job, ' roof. Boss audio, fully SAAB 900 SE '95- chargeyour Situations Space Aval 908-322-9090 DECKS BY UNLIMITED 908-665-0227 $15,000. Possible swap research team! Moving & loaded, 38k, Immaculate 5dr hatchback, 69K ml, V6, We build all types of for convertible. Call CRANFORD- Brand cond., dealer maintained. FORD WINDSTAR '95- 2.5L, auto, Inci. 3 yr. warr., Wanted Financial/Business decks. All work guaran- Storage new, all appliances, full Firewood & $23,600.908-568-3457 good cond, new tires, new leather Int, $16,500 732-388-2142 classified ad $100 sign-on bonus kit, 1BR, enclosed & ht. teed 10 yrs. Free Est. Ins. ing brakes, AC, cruise, 83K, CAREOJVER / COMPANION A*************** 9730604)106 porch, $1200/mo. + sec. 908-2764377 $9200oba 732-888-1569 FORD PANEL 292 '60 • 3 Experienced, reliable, ccuto Fuel 5501! Financial SCHAEFER MOVINd CADILLAC '91 SEDAN $100 referral bor 908-272-2646 SEDAN DEVILLE -90-Slver, gv, spd, needs paint, OUB. Will take care of your DeVILLE- Loaded, black, HONDA ACCORD '91 - 5 We accept: > ' Services 2hr mln. Low Rates. Ins. Ua summer car, low ml., exc. $3,500/obo. 908-38*0643 Frequent reviews elderly family member. BARTELL'SPARM& PM00561.908/964-1216 very clean, alarm, -121K spd, cd player, exc. cond., $11800.9733776392 Great Refs. 908-523-0354 GILLETTE- 3 rooms, newly GARDEN SUPPLY highway ml. $6600. shape, 1. owner, hi. mi., Paid training "*"> bilinguair NEED HELP? IMMEDIATE PATERNO PAVIMO «,000/obo 908-389-1842 TOYOTA CAMRY LE '95- PONTIAC 1958 Star HOUSE CLEANMO- Polish decorated, S1,200./mo. Firewood 1/2 or full cords LOANS NATIONWIDE Curbing & Sidewalks A/C, p/w, p/l, remote Chief, 4 dr, A-1 cond., lady, exp. refs, own trans, Please call 908-580-1111 908654-1566732-388-1581 Painting & 908-322-6607 HONDA CIVIC EX '93- 401(k) plan after 6pm Business & Personal Loans. Free Est. Call 2454162 starter, 58k, 1" owner, $12,000. Possible swap Margaret 908/429-2095 SEASONED HARDWOODS CADILLAC FLEETWOOD whlte, full pwr pkg., eunrf, exc. Cond., $9900 /obo. Call Nowl Mln. $5,000. Paperhanging 1075 airbag, 96,600k. Immacu- for convertible. Call $145/cordor$8S/Micord. Toll Free 1-866-7944371 Electrical "83 - Fully Id., very gd 908-789-3085 732-388-2142 © Statistical Kiscarili. Inc. SUMMIT- 2 BR $1210 (+ fee) 908-647-1310 cond., new trans, 79K late $6,500. 908-490-1890 YOU CAN CHARGE YOUR AD! Fast Approvall VOLVO 240DL '93- while, In downtown garden setting. A1 Richard's Painting ml., new battery & muf- INFINITI G20 '92- Auto., Wi'stfk-kl, N.I ABLE ELECTRIC 68k, A/C, auto., orig. Wo Accept Visa, . Call Rock Management. fler. $1500 obo. all pwr, sunroof, exc. Reasonable. Lie. 11500 Experienced. Int./ext. owner, great cond, $6,500 l 908-273-0041 Items Under Professional cond., 100K, $5,000 Trucks & .„ ( JOS) 654-4(1(10, e\l. INS Mastercard, Amex 276-8692 & 688-2089 Very reasonable. Free 732/721-7351. 908-789-0912 eyes $100 Est. Fully Ins. 24 hr. CHEVROLET GEO PRIZM 908-9254)759 Trailers SUMMIT- Dntwn spectacu- Services RONSON ELECTRIC VOLVO 740 OLE '88 - answering serv. '91- A/C, new tires, ex- JEEP CHEROKEE '89- lar 3BR, live/work loft In All Types of electrical work. dark blue Sedan, sunroof, park setting. Newly renov., SHOP EARLY for all your 732-499-9234 haust, starter and battery, 125k, auto, all power, Uc. 5532, Insured-FreeEst am/fm cass., 4 new tires, CHEVROLET SUBURBAN sunny. $2500/mo. (+ FEE) Christmas, Hanukah, & Child Care/ 88k, $2,800 732-388-3424 good cond., $4200. 973- special occasion needs. 25 yrs exp. 732/752-5683 OLD QUY PAINTING. 912-9724 perfect cond., 85K, $4895. SILVERADO 1500 '92- w/pkg. 908-273-0041 CHEVY CAVALIER '94- Jewelry, candles, watches, Need Interior painting? Call 908-273-8844 teal & silver, 153k hgwy Nursery 40R, auto, PS, PB, PL, AC,LANDROVER RANGEROVER dolls, puppets, 8 much, Call the Old Guy VOLVO 850 GLT *94 - 4 dr. ml, all options, very clean, AM/FM Cass., exc. cond. '91- Leather, sunroof, full much, more. Everything Is Schools / 908/769-8971 sedan. Blue/green metallic $10,200 732-388-3424 nowl Something for eve- $3500/obo 908-233-4058 tower, 153k, good cond, EAGLE FLOORS tan leather Inter., auto, AC, ryone! 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Arourid Cranford seeks alternate funds for flood projects $15,995 $13,995 By GREGORY ZELLER AUTO SALES INC $17,995 $32,995 $10,995 Town Surprised by governor's decision, officials hope to begin be a matching-funds situation." 1999INF1NITI ISO 2000 NISSAN MAXIMA 1999 CHEW SUBURBAN IS 1998 FORD P150 XLT 1997 TOYOTA THE CHRONICLE ~ ~ The bill, halved from its origi- Buying & Selling Used Cars & Trucks PREMIUM GXE i dr, 4x4, auto, dual air, p/s, p/b,I'Mtudol ail), auto, air, iVs, [>t\ [>W, AVALON XLS nal $6.5 million total, had sailed iimif. Milu, air, p>, |vK |w, p'luls, Audi, air, n's, jvb. |v\i'. plucks, lill. mist, p/w, p/loeks, p/scal, tilt, cruise, jvlocks, tilt, cniLs*.', cass, ahs, dial mnonriiiif, auto, air, p/s, p/b, p/w, CRANFORD — Municipal mitigation work without meeting $3.25 million condition cass, cd, 3 seals, 37,0011 miles, Cranford VFW hosts through six separate Legislative 1 c.fe, diLii IttjlS !I.INKI . into. hajiv alloy wluvU, .'15.000 niiles jvtocks, |i/st'ats, lill, cruise, CJSS, cd, Since 1955 p'scils. lill, iTiibi , oss, cJ, li'allwr, abs, VlN#XJ:il9fiI2. - officials hope work on the town- decreed Nov. 3 that Cranford Thomas Denny, who several funds condition has put thehearings and needed only the WNWNM21-W. lather, 2.1.01)1) miles. VINWU1N76!). Pearl Harbor ceremony ship's flood mitigation projects would only be eligible for $3.25 times testified in favor of the pro- entire process into a "holding pat- governor's final nod. Cranford, io $18,595 CRANFORD — The will begin in 2001, and some million in state funds for flood posed flood bill before various tern." fact, had "significant engineering $22,995 $18,995 $25,995 $16,995 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post remain optimistic that Cranford projects if the township came up subcommittee of the state "This bill had been in the' plans already ready," Denny- 150 South Ave. 1998 CMC TAHOESLT 1998 TOYOTA 1997 HONDA ACCORD IX 2000 CHEVY MALIBU 1998 JEEP CRAND CHEROKEE 335 has scheduled a special will not have to come up with with $3.25 million of its own, it Legislature, said he was "very works for a long time," Denny noted, and required only the gov- 507-13 South Ave. l-lxl airtu did ;iir, fk, 4 RUNNER SRS 4 Dr, auto, air, p/s, fvii, p\x, plods, tilt, •t Dr, .IIIIH, S«, ri'\ nh. pta', |Vkb, lill, UfflTED 1 Pearl Harbor Day ceremony for $3.25 million to make it happen. came as a bit of a shock to town^ surprised" by the governor's deci- said. "At no point... did we have ernor's OK to put the projects out Garwood, NJ 07027 Garwood, NJ 07027 I j lill. oiiisi', cuss, a V-li, -ix-i, nvMinicif, ailnar, |Vs, pb, pin cruise, ass, dual ba^s, 22,(KK) miles. iniLM. , i'.i\<, .ils.iltLil luj;>, 2i),IKH) miles. V-8,4x4, moonrool, auto, air, p/s, pA, 1 ship officials. Commissioner llnalal stills. 3.(WI niits ivlxta, lilt, ouk , CBS| lather, ate, dual wwcora. • •VHWiiKITIIKl. • pfe, p/locks, p/seats, till, cruise, cass. Dec, 7. When Gov. Christie Whitman sion, and noted the matching- anything that said it was going to (Continued on page A-7) 908-789-1551 908-789-0555 |lWU'J7li:t71. ' . kkVMW cd, leather, abs, dual bags, 31,000 Beginning at 9 a.m., post Fax 908-789-2744 Fax 908-789-1792 $24,595 miles. VI1WC123275. • members will host an $25,495 $13,495 $13,995 $21,995 American Flag ceremony and a memorial service for the vic- Decisions, tims and survivors of the 1946 Schools Look At Our Newly Renovated Website For Specials And More WWWJIARANOSONSAUTO.COM attack on the Pearl Harbor naval base. The ceremony is decisions scheduled to be held on the grounds of the VFW post, locat- As committee sets narrow USED CAR LEASE SPECIALS ed at 479 South Ave. East in Cranford. Coffee and pastries will fol- for majority shift, low the ceremony. search 1998 FORD RANGER XLT Crossing's future 1999 BUICK RECALLS 1998VWJETTAGLX W>, auto, air, j>s, pb, pw, p/locks, tilt, muse, cass, HCK4JP VR-6, 5-spd, air, ps, pb, pw, p/locks, leather, Hillside Avenue School hangs in balance 31,000 miles, liase for $239 im. for 36 mos. auto, air, ps,pl), cass, abs,' 34,(XX) miles, alloy wheels, 39,000 miles, VIN#WM116587, BOE committee schedules holiday shows 12,000 milesta with $1390 total down, Lease for $175) mos for 36 mos with. lease for $289 Mo 26 months with $1,450 Pfice(s) Included all costs lo be paid by He consumer By GREGORY ZELLER tabs three finalists $1,099 total clown, 12,000 miles per year total down. except for licensing, registration & taxes. CRANFORD —The Hillside VIN//WUA18310 Not responsible lor typographical errors. THE CHRONICLE 00669-1 Avenue School will be present- for superintendent ing its annual middle school CRANFORD — It is unclear Holiday Concert Wednesday. how the impending power shift By MAUREEN FOYE on the Township Committee will The show is slated to begin CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT ' at 7:30 p.m. affect the floundering Cranford The Seventh- and Eighth- Crossing project. CRANFORD — The Board of Grade Band, under the direc- Although the project was Education's screening committee, tion of Thomas Sicola, will per- ostensibly meant to be a unified charged with finding a replace-' form "Marching Along," "A effort to spruce up the Cranford ment for outgoing Jolly Holiday Medley," downtown area and improve the Superintendent Emalene Renna, local economy, it has basically has narrowed its list of candi- "Chanukah (A Festival of boiled down to a partisan turf Lights Overture)," "Seasons" dates to three, school officials war. The 3-2 Township announced this week. new and -^Beethoven's Fifth Committee vote to approve a Christmas." guarantee for project developer Interviews of the three r i The Intermediate remaining candidates are expect- - . J Orchestra, under the direction ed to be conducted through December. of Pamela Zimic, will perform "I am now looking at "Esultato Jubilate," "Rondo Board of Education President Joyoaa," "La Rejoissance" and the transaction details ... Cynthia Myers, who is serving as chairwoman of the screening "Dorian Variations." trying to get a better idea, committee, said this week the The school's choruses, under of the town's position at committee initially conducted the direction of Tom Pedas, will (Continued on page A-7> begin with the eighth-graders this point." singing "Hosana" and "Happy — Dan Aschenbach Christmas," featuring soloist Cranford Laura Wagenblast. The middle Garwood school chorus will then sing commissioner-elect "Moonlight Sleigh Ride," Check the "Various Themes on Fa La La," First States Properties Inc. was revamps classified ads "Hanukkah Dance" and split along party lines, and it was "Written in the Stars," featur- that vote that township residents ing Brian Niemiec and Kelly Paul Alderdice and Anthony first. Wegryn. DiGiovanni targeted in the law- booze law The Elementary Holiday suit they filed in June with the Concert (grades four, five and Union County Superior Court. By MAUREEN FOYE six) is scheduled to begin at Although the court ultimately CHRONICLE CORRKSCONDKNT • .. Wanttogetintoanew 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14 and will ruled the guarantee was legal — include the elementary orches- despite the citizens' claims that a GARWOOD — When the bor- car fast? Get into the tra, chorus and band. 4-1 vote was required for such a ough says last call, it means last guarantee, and not a simple 3-2 call. classified section first Cranford High seniors majority decision — the lawsuit That's the gist of a 1974 ordi- succeeded in stalling the project nance that required businesses named Merit Scholars long enough to spawn further licensed to self alcoholic bever- Classified ads offerthe court complaints between the CRANFORD — Twelve ages to close during hours that township and First States, the sale of alcohol was prohibited. seniors at Cranford High threatening the project's future. widest selection of School have earned high — in Garwood, after 2 a.m. But Republican Township Borough Council members revis- marks in the 2001 National ited that ordinance Sept. 12 and new and used vehicles Merit Scholarship program. Committee members Tom Denny, Nicholas Giuditta and Mayor again at its meeting Tuesday Seniors Catherine Connelly, Phil Morin had supported the GEORGE PACCIELLO/ night, and mitigated the law-to in the market Plus, Veronica Heller and Victoria guarantee, while Democratic THE CHRONICLE state that licensed restaurant* Ply were among 16,000 Commissioners John Williams may open early on Sundays, classified ads are the National Merit semifinalists and George Jorn had voted when alcohol cannot legally bo from across the country. against it. Now, with former Jolly good sold in the borough until noon. most convenient way Seinifinalist.s qualified Democratic Mayor Dan Santa himself (above) was in Restaurants licensed to sell through their scores on the Aschenbach preparing for his Cranford Friday to help light alcohol, according to the revi- PSAT/National Merit January return to the committee, the municipal Christmas tree sions approved Tuesday night, toi comparison shop Scholarship Qualifying Test and the minority about to shift to (top) on North Union Avenue, may open for business as early as during their junior year. the left, more questions about the much to the delight of 4-year- 7 a.m. on Sunday, although thg features, prices and Named as Commended future of Cranford Crossing are old Alexandra Puryear (left) sale of alcoholic beverages is stiU Students were Ian Allcock, surfacing — particularly, what a and her dad, Steve. illegal before noon. - ~ payments. Justin Baker, Christopher (Continued on page A-7) (Continued on page A-3) Biiigham, Rosaleen D'Angelo, Katio Donnelly, Joshua Polsky, Danielle Ressegue, Peter Sovigny and Katherine Swan. Ready to ride? Check They achieved ''Commended" standing as a result of their North America gears up for partial solar eclipse the classified section qualifying scores on the 1999 PSAT/National Merit By THOMAS SCOTT total solar eclipse, looking Scholarship Qualifying Tost. Till') CHKONICLK Christmas light expected to dim for about three hours directly at the sun without any first. type of protection can "burn" the UNION COUNTY - On noticeable on Baffin Island in been taken from the .sun. upcoming eclipse, the times and retina, and though you wouldn't Christmas Day, there may benorthern Canada, where 72 per- An eclipse of the sun can only locations where the eclipse will feel a burn happening, the dam- more to look for in the skio.s cent of the sun's surface will be take place during a new moon. occur throughout the United age that could be done would than Old St. Nick and his 12 blocked by tho moon, according Depending on the position of States and North America and last forever, Phillips said. classified Inside reindeer. to kidseclipse.com, an Internet the moon in its orbit, varying how to view it safely, according Phillips offered these basic On Dec. 25, if you look to the site dedicated to promoting amounts of the sun's .surface to a released .statement. rules for observing a solar Commentary A-6 nkies at 12:46 p.m. and theinteractive education for chtl- can be covered up in a solar Phillips i.s also promoting a eclipse: weather conditions are right, dren on the wonders of eclipses eclipse. pair of specially designed solar * No matter how tempting it the first place to look for everything Community Lite B-1 you will be able to witness a and astronomy. This eclipse is taking place eclipse viewing glasses for the might be to glance at the sun, partial eclipse of tho sun. In the United States, viewers near the peak of the 11-year upcoming event. don't. Looking at the sun at any Sports C-1 Christmas Eclipse 2000, will aee different amounts of the sun.spot cycle, and because of Phillips cautions that time can permanently damage which in New Jersey will last "bites" taken from the sun — this, there may be a number of extreme care mu.st be taken to your eyes. Obituaries B-4 three hours and 11 minutes, from 20 percent to 60 percent, sunspots visible on the .surface view a partial eclipse und * Do not look at the sun will start at 11:09 a.m. and end depending on the viewer's loca- of the sun. sunspots •- and no one should through sun glasses, exposed Prime Time B-5 at 2:20 p.m. It can be viewed in tion. Mark Phillips, founder of kid- look directly at the sun without film or smoked glass. the United States (except in A solar eclipse occurs when seclipse.coin, gave a demonstra- protection. * Do not look at the sun Real Estate C-5 Alaska und Hawaii), Canada, the moon moves between tho tion of his Webaite to attendees A total eclipse, though beau- through a telescope or binocu- Mexico, Central America, the earth and the sun. When this of a recent Jersey Astro tiful, can be dangerous, to the lars unless you have the proper NtV Police Log A-2 Caribbean and the North happens, a portion of the sun's Conference, held at Union eyes, he said. filters, publishing Atlantic. surface is blocked from view, County College in Cranford. During a partial solar |; You can view the eclipse of Classifieds C-6 The eclipse will be most causing it to look as if a bite has Phillips talked about the eclipse, or the partial phase of a the sun using a pinhole camera.