VOL. 3, NO. 25 Clark, N. J., June 27 1968 THE QUILL Where Is My D river ? Council Approves Raises In moves at the Clark Red Cross Needs Help ! Council meeting Monday Patience ... lots of patience. That’s what we’ ll need evening, the Council mem­ for awhile. The Westfield Avenue improvements may be bers approved a measure Where Is Badge 2 6 ? which will give a raise to hard on traffic but they'll be more than worth it when almost all township officials they're completed. and which will enable them So be patient while you're passing the construction to reach their maximum sal­ aries in three years instead area, pretty soon you w ill be able to cruise along on the Former Clark Man Launches of five. street. The measure was passed unanimously with all Coun- Campaign To Back Police cilmen voting in favor except ★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Councilman Thomas Kacz- marek who is recuperating at home after a recent hos- Lots of Clark people are "flipping their tops" for On a cold day in Decem­ hours during which he works pitilization. ber of 1966, a family who that he had a chance to mayoralty candidate Bernie Yarusavage it seems. Yellow In other measures, the had lived in the town of think about the nation’s at­ Councilmen voted to pro­ bottlecappins urging "Bernie YARUSAVAGE - MAYOR ■ Clark, N.J. for 17 years, titude toward lawlessness vide funds for the installa­ sold their home, said good- and decided that he — for Communications for Good Government" are being seen all tion of a traffic light at the buy to their many friends one - - would do something Westfield Ave. and Brant over town. and neighbors, and headed about it. Ave. intersection, to pro­ south to make a new life "Law and order is one of vide curbing on Madison Hill in the State of Florida. the most crucial issues ******* Rd. from Westfield Ave. to Two weeks after this fam­ facing out nation today. I the Middlesex Water Com­ ily departed Lt. John Water- feel that something must be pany because the County is son of the Clark Police Dept, done to make the people re­ Owners of private swimming pools, both portable and widening the road; and to in­ was checking a list of badges alize that their needs, and stall curbing and sidewalks permanent, are requested by Robert T. Walsh, Director of and who they were issued to. the needs of the Police Of­ on Westfield Ave. from One was missing and he asked ficer are one and the same. the Department of Administration, Health and Welfare in Madison Hill Rd. to Brant of Sgt. Robert Bartkus "What Something must be siad to Ave. Clark, to register their pools with the Bureau of Health. WHERE'S MY DRIVER? - The Motor Corps of the Rahway - Clark Red Cross Chapter has been ever happened to shield encourage public support for reorganized under the leadership of Mrs. Rita Regan of 463 Lower Alden Dr., Rahway. But sta­ They also decided to hold This must be done to comply with the Township Swimming #26?’ ’ One and a half years those so dedicated to enforc­ their next public Council tion wagon drivers are desperately needed to transport residents. There are many requests for later this family returned to ing our laws,” Mr. Colby Pool Ordinance. meeting in August rather transportation. Mrs. Regan points out. but they far outnumber the drivers. As a result, a recruit visit friends in Clark and said. than in July. Portable swimming pools must be registered every ment drive is in full sway. Being a Motor Corps driver is a responsible position, but not one they brought with them " I think that one of the Stephen Joseph Strakele, something for the commun­ major problems is excessive 6 Dawn Dr., Clark, was ap­ year when they are ready to be used. Permanent pools requiring an excessive amount of time. Appointments are scheduled in advance and the more ity of Clark to give the people publicity for the lawless. drivers there are the less the demand on each of them. Full insurance is provided and the sta­ pointed a member of the are registered the first year when they are installed. of America. A minor stop and question Clark Volunteer Fire De­ Registration should be done immediately by telephone tion wagon is centrally located and kept serviced. Veterans and others transported must be am­ Today, Clark Police shield is magnified and publicized partment. Sergeant Robert bulatory. or. if a wheelchair case, accompanied by a relative to assist them. Children also must #26 is back in town; dis­ because some conscientious or letter to the Bureau of Health. There is no charge for Hartog, of the Clark Police, be accompanied. The call for service is great and so is the need. Volunteers may indicate the played on the front of a car police officer dared to detain was commended for his "e x ­ the registration. in such a way that it just the arrogant son of some in­ emplary performance as an hours during which they are willing to drive. Anyone willing to help is asked to contact the Red might become what this fam­ fluential citizen. Now comes Cross office. 1470 Campbell St.. Rahway (381-2800). Instructor in conducting the ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ** ily offers as a "Ray of Hope the sad part, the hands of program for Training of Spe­ from the Sunshine State the police are shackled, one cial Police Officers. ’ Former Clark resident Paul C, Colby has launched a (Florida) to the lawmen of by the power of politics, the weapons mechanic with the Am erica." other by public apathy. nation-wide program to support law enforcement officers. 3rd Tactical fighter wing That man is Paul G. Colby, “ Add to that die cries-of Brewer Holds Commencement that has received the first Airman Thomas L. Wash­ He’s designed an automobile shield, the story of which who wore badge #26 in the award of the annual General police harassment, and po­ burn, son of M rs. Constance Clark police force but who’s is told on this pane. For more information, write to "Get Gabriel P. Disosway Trophy. lice brutality and we en­ A. Barrett of 1210 Cellar The eighth grade class of now a resident of Port Or­ courage the disrespect that Mark Backhaus, Mathemat­ The unit was selected for Ave., Clark, is on duty at Behina The Man Behind The Shield” , c/o Charles Brewer School held ange, Fla. ics - Renee Pelusio, Home the trophy — named for the is dividing our people and Bien Hoa AB, Vietnam. "Get Behind The Man Behind The Law" its commencement in the He has begun a nation­ our nation.” Economics - Jane Davison, commander of the Tactical Airman Washburn, an air­ auditorium of Arthur L. wide "Get. Behind the Man c/o Paul G. Colby Vocal Music - John Willen- Air Command — by the spon­ He hopes to create enough craft instrument repairman, Johnson Regional High Behind The Law” campaign brock. Science - Robert 01- soring American Fighter Pi­ public sentiment in favor of is a member of the Pacific Box 416 School on June 20. earczyk and Spelling - Jan­ lots Association for its en­ and has designed a red, white his idea that soon many cars Air Force. The graduates proceeded Port Orange, Fla. 32019 ice Wesner; the B’nai B’rith viable combat record. and blue auto license shield will carry similar shields Before his arrival in Viet­ to the stage as the school award for outstanding The wing operates three (pictured here) which bears or bumper stickers urging nam, he was assigned to ******* band, led by Natalino Car- achievement in History - F -100 Super,Sabre squad­ that slogan and carries his people to "G E T BEHIND Chanute AFB, 111. rea, played. Elaine Gannon James Hadden; die Daugh­ Clark badge. THE MAN BEHIND THE The airman is a former led the flag salute and the rons and an air commando Next week s a holiday! So don t forget. The dead­ ters of America award to squadron that flies modified Florida residents are re­ LAW .” student at Tascosa High eighth grade, led by Fred­ students who showed the quired to use only one li­ lines for next week’ s issue of the "Rahway News-Re­ Cessna T-37 trainers as at­ School, Amarillo, Tex. erick Fischer, and accom­ most academic improve­ tack aircraft. cense plate so the "G et Be­ panied by Miss Matera, sang Make soft after-bath slip­ cord / Clark Patriot w ill be off the presses on Wed­ ment - Fern Goldsmith and The sergeant, a 1959 gra­ hind The Man Behind The pers from cotton terry wash­ If I had a Hammer. Law shield is mounted per­ nesday and w ill be delivered in the Wednesday mail. Gary Simons; and finally, the duate of A. L. Johnson High cloths. One washcloth, fold­ CAN YOU PRINT? Rev. George Clyde of St. Faculty Award, given by the manently on the front of his ed and gathered around the School, attended Paul edges, will make a slipper. Deadlines next week w ill be earlier. A ll news and John The Apostle R. C. faculty to a student who was Smith’s (N.Y.) College and car encased in plastic. FIRST GRADERS CAN Church said a prayer of in­ Trim with matching cotton pictures for the July 4 issue must be in the offices of the best all round student- Union junior College, Cran­ Mr. Colby hopes to en­ ball fringe. GET LIBRARY CARD vocation and the class was in-service to the school, ac­ ford, N.J.