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Kahway Free Public Library 1175 St. feorges Averr? Rahway, K'.J. 07065 RAHWAY ^ 4KI>riff n New Jersey's Oldest Weekly Newspaper-Established 1822 VOL. 160 NO. 49 RAHWAY. NEW JERSEY. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9. 1982 USPS 454 160 20 New lives given deaf by 'hearing dogs' By R. R. Faszzczewski couraged to contribute ac- Dog Center, which is lo- prevents the animals from other animal shelter Na Rahway-area residents cordingly to their ability cated at the Red Acre Farm being euthanized. tionally, approximately recently found out that be- and help fund financial in Stowe, Mass., and to Using a concept devel- 80% of the lost or abandon ing deaf does not have to sponsors for their dogs. No maintain an active interest oped in the mid 1970's, the ed animals that end up in keep a person sheltered applicants are denied a in the dog's progress. An op professionally-trained hear- dog pounds are eventually from the vital "sounds" of "hearing dog" because of portunity to visit the enter, ing dog consistently alerts put to sleep, but the lucky living. their inability to contribute and work for several days its deaf master to the pre pups selected for hearing A -.demonstration about toward the coct of a dog, he with his dog i« offered to sence of sound -everyday dog training are given a «e the Central Jersey Club of added. each recipient during the communications devices or cond chance for leading a the DeaFs program to pro- final week of t'Ti"i"p >I«I<»H warning danger signals and useful, happy life, t-he - '••'• vide dogs to help the deaf A pre-placement visit in Mr. Munn the home assesses the appli- thereby enable* him to res spokesman pointed on' "hear" was performed re pond in an appropriate cant's need for a working A non-profit organization cently at the Italian manner, it was pointed out He concluded Red Acre American Club in Rahway animal, a commitment to established in 1901 to pro meeting the dog's needs and a' the program in Rahway. Farm has a professional dog CHRISTMAS PAST - Crowds flr-k to last year'? The program gives priori- vide a home for old and ; determination to reinforce The dogs are trained to trainer who works fulltime ''oi'Kpg ceremony at Rahway <= '' tv Hpii ''->-•> ty to severely or profoundly worn-out horses, the farm the response training. Also has provided veterinary help their masters respond helping the animals learn deaf adults, young deaf ad- considered are a person's to the alarm clock, doorbell, their new duties. A p4ace ults seeking independent students with scholarships age, lifestyle and physical and is now giving homeless telephone or smoke alarm. ment counselor with a pro lives apart from their par disabilities. Through the Hearing dogs have been fessional background in ents, deaf parents with in and abandoned animals a Census study reveals assistance of a member of chance to provide deaf per helping the Heaf with daily deafness works with the fants and young children, the placement staff exper- independent living skills deaf recipients before, dur- mature, deaf adults with no sons with a "realistic alter ienced in sign language each native for independent liv sin<-e the American Huma ing and after placement of other support systems and dog is chosen specifically ne Assn initiated the first the dog in its new home increase in non-whites the elderly deaf who wish to ing, protection, companion for its deaf master. ship, a sense of responsibili- national program back in Hearing dogs are certified, that information to plan to population in Union Coun remain independent, reports The population of Union 1980. Elizabeth's white ty and a readiness to res 1976. Mixed-breed dogs ol and guaranteed legal rights meet the educational needs Denis Munn of Bayonne, County has changed mark- ty during that time were: population declined by During the training per- pond," the club director all sizes are selected for the equivalent to those enjoyed of students. the director of the program. edly over the last 20 years Fanwood, 12.9%; Clark, 30.1% during that time iod the recipients are en- pointed out Massachusetts based pro l>\ puul.- Hops for the hlinH with an approximate 7% The report found the pre 11.3%; Springfield, 11.3%; span, while Plainfield's According to Mr. Munn couraged to stay in close gram from the Animal Res decline, in the number of sent total of Union County Summit. 10.8%; Cranford, decreased by 27.4%. deaf recipients are en- contact with the Hearing He also said the program e League of Boston or residents here from 1970 to residents is lower now than 103%, and Kenilworth, The County College re- 1980, according to a report it was in 1960. The repon 10.3%. port also noted for the first prepared by Union County also indicates the percen Hillside at 9%; Plainfield time in the history of the College's Office of Insti- tage of males in the county at 3%, and Berkeley Hei census, Hispanic residents Papers announce tutional Research. appears to be decreasing grits at .4% evidenced the in Elizabeth" were included Five significant trends in over time; in terms of rac smallest percentage of in the 1980 numbers. The the population of the coun- ial/ethnic categories the change from 1970 to 1980. census , noted Hispanics holiday deadlines white population is decrea- ty areeited in the report en- Hillside, Plainfield, Ro- make up 26.7% of Eliza- The offices of The Rah- time, copy for the issues of sing, while minority groups' titled, "Population Char selle and Rahway expert beth's population, with way News-Record and The Dec. 30 and Jan. 6 should be population is increasing; the acteristics of Union Count) ericed a 20% or more in- 28,305 of them now living Clark Patriot will be closed in the hands of the editor at number of individuals un- for 1960, 1970 and 1980 crease in the number of in- in that municipality. That for the Christmas holiday 219 Central Ave., Rahway, der 17 years of age has and the Profile of Students dividuals listed in a rac- number is greater than the on Friday, Dec. 24, and for NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. ON decreased by 45,624 from at Union County College in ial/ethnic category other Black population in Eli- the New Year's Eve holiday WEDNESDAY, DEC. 22, for the 1970 to 1980 with most of Spring Term, 1982." than "white." zabeth, which according to on Friday, Dec. 31. DEC. 30 ISSUE and NO LATER the decrease occurring in The report is based on Hillside and Plainfield the 1980 census, is 18,622 THAN 5 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY the racial-ethnic category of In order to insure all ed- statistics provided by the showed a decrease in the or 17.5%. itorial copy is processed in DEC. 29 for the JAN. 6 ISSUE. United States Census stud- "white," and the number of number of persons aged 65 individuals aged 65 years of The report shows overall ies pf 1980, 1970 and 1960. years of age or older from the census found in.the last The report, prepared by age or older is increasing as well as the proportion of fe- 1970 to 1980, while Moun- 20 years Union County's Mrs.. Patricia Biddar of tainside, New Providence, makeup has change signi- City tree lighting Rahway, the director of in- males comprising that gro- up. Springfield and Union ex- ficantly. stitutional research, looked perienced increases of 25% The current makeup of at changes in the makeup of According to the study, or more in the number of in- Union County, according to to be Dec. 9 the county's population all Union County munici- dividuals who were 65 years the 1980 census study, is For the second time, the ticipants bring their pen- over the last 20 years. The palities experienced dec- of age or older during the 74.4% white, 15.9% Black, college will use me report to Annual Tree-Lighting Cer- nies, since they will find reases in population from same period. 8.1% Hispanic, and 1.6% emony will be held on street vendors, in that identify changing trends in 1970 to 1980. The largest The report shows that in other categories. the county, and then use Thursday, Dec. 9. at 7:30 period's dress, along Main percentages of decline in Hillside, Elizabeth and The I960 census showed p.m. in the front of City and Cherry Sts.. who will be Plainfield experienced the the county, at that time, Hall, at the corner of Mam selling chestnuts, apples, largest declines in popula- was made up of a very dif- St. and Milton Ave. cookies and hot chocolate tion in the category of ferent population, which Once again the Chamber at the same prices as in "white" during the past 10 was 92.3% white, 7.5% [hose bygone days. years. Black and .1% in other of Commerce and the mer- Hillside showed a decre- categories, with no statistics chants invited Rahway and The.tree at the City Hall ase in its white population available for Hispanics at surrounding-area residents Plaza will be lit at' 7:30 of 35.9% from 1970 to that time. to bring their families to the o'clock, and there will be downtown area to partici Christmas Carols and music pate in the festivities of the to add to the celebration. annual event of the official City bank robbed EXTRA SET OF EARS - A member of the Central Jersey Club of the Deaf.