Conserve Water Is Advice to Piains-Fanwood Residents
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SCOTCH PLAINS TIMES FANWOOD VOLUME24..NUMBFB4 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, N.J. THURSDAY. JANUARY 29,1981 25 CINTS OFF AND RUNNING IN PINEWOOD DERBY Conserve water is advice Clubs of Scotch Plains Pack 4 held their annual "Pinewood Derby" last week during a meeting at All Saints Church, Over 30 Cubs entered homemade five-ounce racing cars in the event, and a large turnout of friends and to Piains-Fanwood residents The water shortage within watering of lawns is com- Company, which serves gets its supply from surface family cheering favorites during the two-hour running of New Jersey continues week the lie.its monplace, about three dozen com- water. Mnnev noted. He after week, and Governor Eiizabethtown Water munities in Central Jersey, Continued on page 2 Brendan Byrne this week ex- panded a ban on non- essential svater usage to another 31 municipalities in Chinese New Year brings Somerset and Middlesex counties. Mayor Ted Trumpp of Fanwood, at public feasting, cooking demo meetings of the governing byjoan T. Monahan body, has called upon residents to exercise caution In the melting pot that is in their water usage, and America, it's safe to say that Mayor Alice Agran has few, if any, of the ethnic issued a similar appeal to migrant groups have clung as residents of Scotch Plains. closel, . y t,o ,thei r tradition„, .s and Down (he chute they go, as proud creators hope tor the What is the situation for *hfr Oniins as the Chinese, best. future water supplies for our Through 'h« .deca!"' immediate area? Mr, Walter thousands of Chinese have Money, vice president of *r_°1?ped In the Elizabethtown Water Com- "Chinatowns" which dot our pany, serving the local area, major cities, and Chinese was contacted for comment. New Year celebrations are a He noted that a ban on non- tourist attraction in these essential water usage was ap- Chinese sectors. This year, the Chinese plied back in September for Scotch Plains, Fanwood and celebrate The Year of the other Union County com- Rooster- aild the occas.on is munities. That ban remains marked pnmanly by lavish in effect and prohibits water- feasting. On the local scene, ing lawns; non-commercial much of that feastm car washing; washing streets, DH to right, judges Joe McEvoy (hands on the floor) and driveways and sidewalks; ser- Jeff Walton (sealed, back in camera) cheek the all- ving water in restaurants importanl finish line. unless requested; using water to flush sewers; testing of fire hydrants by fire companies; use of fire hydrants by municipal road departments or anyone else except for necessary firefighting; and bove, a chef goes to work to filling swimming pools. (produce beautiful New Year's Violators are subject to fines creations similar to the up to $175 and jail sentences culinary delight shown at left. of up to a year. -and the reservations are roll- Mr. Money noted that the done at East Winds, a banquet dinner, including 11 in in water limitation rules would restaurant on Route 22 in different items which aren't ! already. Dolly's had have more of an impact in Scotch Plains, where Dolly customarily found on the onc reservation from a group summer months, when filling and Jim Lee, the owners, menu. They're special for the of 70 - all from New jersey of swimming pools and have planned a six-course New Year celebration. Institute of Technology -many of them from Chinese backgrounds. During the New Year There is no single course Board of Education period, Dolly Lee notes that that is traditional to a Cub Darryl Ray of the Pack's Den 1 finished on top with the restaurant books reserva- Chinese New Year dinner. his sleek creation, No, 165. reorganizes D.C.P.C. tions from many more Orien- [jke the American turkey on The Board of Education as well as from the public, the tal families than is customary Thanksgiving. Instead, Dolly EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES moved this week to reactivate new formal will include only at routine periods. The explained, individual families WORKING WOMEN-, and modify the District Coni- nine citizens, sviih charges and special Chinese New Year anci restaurants select choice PREPARE FOR THE JOB MARKET! prehsnive Planning Commit- guide lines determined by the dinner will be served from dishes that constitute a dining tee, in a new format to include Board of Education. Wednesday, February 4 through Sunday, February 8 Continued on page 21 EDITORS NOTE: nine citizen members, svorking Among the potential areas directly with the Board of wherein the group might prove This article is the second in a series exploring job oppor- Induction's Community Rela- useful to the Board, Rcilly tunities for women of all ages in the 80's. As introduced in lions Committee. Originally, said, are continually monitor- Local church service Part One, the author spoke with Clara Allen, Director of the/ the D.C.P.C. had .served as an ing enrollment- suggesting New Jersey Division on Women; with Susan Luery, owner of advisory group reporting alternate uses of closed Town Personnel Agency, with offices in jive locations in the to honor hostages directly In the administration. buildings, such us usage for Scutch Plains, dozens q£ area; with BUI Rappaport, Manager and President of Blair Upon completion of iis last special education, senior A special ecumenical ser- , unearthed the Personnel in South Plainfield; and with Jack Gardner, charge, involving the closing of hon COWIlcrs citi/cns. etc. vice of thanksgiving lor the \\ which went President of Gardner Savage Assoc, in Middlesex. Part One Shackamaxon School, ihe unit luminaria aim cs Fd Perry voiced opposition safe return ot the hostages mn|SCtl ^ ,, rcccn, windy took a look at job opportunities in general - in a competitive had "been left in limho," ac- to the-concept. "We don't will be held tonight at 8:00 c-hriMmas Cve. They lined market. It also explored where women stand in light of Equal cording in Leonia Reilly, who need a committee to be doing chri p.m. at St. Baiholomew the wjln ,hc luminaria Employment Opportunity directives, despite which, the heads the Communiiy Rela- what the Board itself should be- Apostle Church, The church, lhcjr , Tuesday 1 Al Chh Th hh antl li( hlcd lhem on 'salary gap'' exists, tions Committee. doing," he said. He felt that located on Westfieid Avenue, FART 11; Make Your Own Breaks! evening as a sign of hostage There had been considerable advisory groups should be Scotch Plains, welcomes all welcome. One citizen noted Face it, the salary gap exists! "For every $1.00 a man discussion us to whether or not formed only as the need and a residents of Scotch Plains makes, a women makes $.59," comments Clara Allen. that ihe luminaria provided the there was any point in having specific charge arises, com- and Fanwood to join in Parkwood citizens with a How can a woman prepare herself for a "better job" with the D.C.P.C. continue as an plciing a specific charge within marking this joyful occasion , a pay scale that begins to close that gap? ial celillg of pridc and advisory unit. Rcilly noted. a specific lime frame, then in American history. The ser- patriolismi and many passing It's simple. Know what you want and where you're going vlt c However, the Board reac- disbanding. Often, advisory L will begin at 8:00 p.m. a)rs s||>ppcd UJ .,ppUuld ,hc in advance of the point at which you must make a career tivated [he unit, with only two groups only serve to create Throughoiii ihe communiiy, fesiive note. It was particularly decision. negative votes, from Peter divisiveness, he fell. While For high school students, it's not too soon to start in- more and more yellow ribbons mL.aniiigful, she aid, because Roualin and Fulward Perry. good people serve on the were banded around trees, j, created u feeling of vestigation. For those planning on entering college, Allen Whereas the original D.C.P.C. D.C.P.C, Perry ventured that advises students to "look at the projections for the 80s and schools decorated with neighborliness, as younger included representative "they're always ihe same peo- welcome messages, and ciii/ens citizens assisted ihe elderly in members from the siudent pie." Varieiv of oninion and gathered for church services. placing and lighting the Continued on pau,- ?2 body, sialf. and administration Continued on page 3 In ihc Parkwood •.eelion of candles. Westfieid merchants hold Water consevation a must Which one's the mouse? Continued from page 1 Several simple steps can be town-wide sales this weekend taken to reduce the water cited 70 percent from the usage in private residential Twice yearly, once in ihe Rariian River, 30 percent homes. Number one in priori- winter and once in the sum- lions of this paper. from the Delnware-Raritan ty is to check for leaks, Mr. mer, the West field downtown To kick-off January Sale Canal, augmented by water Money said. Leaks are the merchants cooperate in offer- Days, WERA radio will from Spruce Run and Round source of the greatest amount ing their customers a town- broadcast a remote show on Valley reservoirs, "As things of wastage. He advised wide sale. The winter event, Thursday from the corner of stand right now, we have suf- homeowners to check tapes January Sale Days, will take E, Broad and Elm Streets in ficient water to serve our and faucets, and to especially place this week on Thursday, Weslfield. WERA an- customer needs," Money check for leaks in toilets, Friday and Saturday, nouncer, Bob Morris, will in- said, but he added that situa- since such leaks often con- January 29, 30 and 31, All terview both shoppers and tions can change daily via tinue undetected.