0707$ SCOTCH PLAINS TIMES FANWOOD VOLUME 20 NUMBER 48 SCOTCH PLAINS — FANWOOD THURSDAY, DECEMBER?, 1978 20 CENTS Christmas gas crunch? margins 'figure in to the "shortage". Gas The public has already absorbed the nesvs through the first-75 percent of December - or maljing premium unleaded. In New Jersey, the companies have limits on the amount of profit hat Shell Oil has cut back gasoline supplies to until the crucial final week of December - percentages of automobiles which must use- they can make, under EPA regulations. If ts dealers throughout the nation. Will the Christmas time! ;Then, supplies will get "tight. unleaded is higher than national averages. His Shell continues to meet the increased gasoline shell action have an impact on local drivers? McElligott notes that Shell has received per- experience indicates that 45 to 46 percent of demand, they would not make any greater *Yes" and "Not really." All depends upon mission for the rationing system only through his customers want the premium unleaded. profit, therefore the- production cutbacks,' in vho you ask. December 12, but application for an extension Chemical additives used in the premium are in his opinion. • • Tom McElligott, owner of Scotch Plains is pending. short supply, McElligott says. Under the Shell At Scotch Plains Tire, a shortage would not Tire on Route 22 in Scotch Plains is one of the" "Absolutely,-we'11 probably be out of «as. rationing system, he'll receive only 38 percent iffected Shell dealers. He and all Shell dealers if volume keeps up at the normal pace." he of his total delivery In unleaded gasoline. have as great an impact as at other gas-only rill receive a ration representing 75 percent of said. And that means all types - leaded, He also feels gasoline company profit Continued On Page % he allocation they received in either December premium unleaded and regular unleaded. He )f 1972 (just before the last gas crunch) or cites two reasons for the projected shortages. December of 1977, whichever was higher. As One is the high demand for premium First mandated leaf is sees it, this will allow him to serve drivers unleaded. Shell is one of the three companies bagging season ends Village GreSh Park The first year of Fanwood's controversial found the 1978 collection much easier to han- leaf-bagging program reaches an end this dle. The work is not easier, physically, Manfra week, as borough trucks make their last roun- hastened to point out. The bags are heavy to ok'ddn ds to collect the rows of plastic-bagged leaves Jiandle, and the work just as difficult. stacked along curbsldes. The program has not However, the Department was able to provide been without its controversy. The subject far superior service. In other years, when men The Scotch Plains Democratic Council rounds, bids were at least double the estimates), and the.township will now kick in became a hot political issue in November's walked the gutters, sweeping leaves into the members listened to impassioned pleas to hold Council elections, with candidates from both vacuums, the Department was able to cover aff on the small downtown Village Oreen Park $62,500 instead of the $37,500 originally plan- ned. , % parties registering opposition, and a desire to each street every ten days to two weeks, during on Tuesday night, Into the wee hours of Wed- seek alternatives. the heaviest leaf fall period in November, "We no longer have a pavillion, sundial, nesday morning,' but the three-members working six days a week. This year, the men Cannonball House garden...we have a plan Before making a final decision on next majority finally voted to award bids, and to worked normal five-day weeks, and were able for an emasculated park, not in keeping with year's approach to leaf-bagging, the Fanwood add another 525,000 of township funds for to cover each street twice a week. original intention.,'*; Mrs. Agran said/ She.,: . Borough Council will make, a detailed study: of i park construction. The tiny passive park, • FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:, Last cited Harris 'polls, quotes from Democratic' KtKe 1978 operation. However; some:* indicators.-.^ originally designed, for approximately two !yfar,'] overtime ,dunng leaf season cost the and, Replubican national chairmen,-'warnings of the program results aWalready available.'" *;; acres ,of ground surrounding the Municipal 'borough $3,600. This year, the men worked from Governor Byrne on budget deficits, .anci "NEATER, BETTER SERVICIS:, ^Raymond Building, will now occupy only seven-tenths of overtime .collecting on "only :one four-hour an acre, at a total cost of $175,000. -- efforts at the White House" to curb gover-, Manfra", who heads" the'.Borough Public Works Department, and his seven man force Councilwoman-elect Alice Agran sought nment spending and inflation. , Continued On Page 13 postponement for a re-evaluation. The park "Do you feel $62,500 is a bad investment concept had merit three years a§o, but two for a $175,000 park?". Mayor Griffin asked. problems arose, she said. Bids were way in ex- "It is excessive to spend on seven-tenths of an cess of the SI50,000 estimate furnished by the acre," Agran .replied. "The scale and scope professional landscape architect (on three go- Continued On Page 2 Cable TV for summer,'80? The Scotch Plains Township Council heard ' is installed. S10 installation charge if added at a presentation from Suburban Cablevision a later date. during its regular meeting on Tuesday,evening. Firm officials Indicated that, if approvals The firm hopes to win approval from the are received, they could provide the service- governing body and from the Public Utilities here within 18 months at the maximum, Commission, to provide cable television ser- possibly earlier. They provide repair service vice to Scotch Plains homes. routinely from 7 am through midnight, and on an emergency basis during other hours. Suburban's attorney, Bob Greenwood, told Greenwood told Council the firm has a history the Council that the cable service could be of attracting an average of 40 percent of the provided here at a cost of $8 per month for all households where they are now operative. UHF channels, Madison Square Garden In the future, the service may eventually package, etc. An additional Home Box Office enable two-way capacity, giving citizens an package at $8 per month would bring residents opportunity to respond on local issues. Even- latest movies and entertainment. The basic $8 tually, the service may also provide special of- package would also bring to the average ferings catering to "small pockets of Interest," household two educational access, two such as programming from Lincoln Center, municipal access, and two government access The leaves have fallen, the trees are.bare... channels - which would facilitate broadcast of- etc. • =. local Council meetings, civic events, and Council members praised the advance work school programs. done by a citizens' Ad Hoc Cable Television Committee.. The installation cost would be $15 for the first television set, $10 for each additional, but installation can be waived if citizens opt to Guess who's sign for the service within the first 30 days of availability. The separate Home Box Office coming Sat.? package has no accompanying installation charges if added at the time the basic package The Christmas season is official for kids, with the arrival of the famous red-suited gen- tleman" this Saturday morning, Santa debuts"at '9:45 am on December 9,traveling, aboard a bright red fire truck. INDEX He'll, touradown Second .Street to Park Avenue, reaching the Municipal .Building at CLASSIFIED 30 10 am. There, Santa will be greeted by Jaycee EDITORIAL 4 President Dave Charzewski,.. Recreation ENTERTAINMENT 14 Director. Richard Marks and a represen- LEGALS 29 tative of the Scotch Plains Merchants. Mr. Claus will greet all children on the steps of RELiOIOUS 21 Township. Hall, while West Couriers carol. SOCIAL TIMES 10 Each smail visitor will receive candy from the SPORTS 14 'Recreation Commission, and jaycees and Jaycee-ettes will serve hot chocolate. And in Fanwood, the leaf bags arc piled high. 2...THET1MES, DECEMBER 7L1978_. D/.V77.N "7717: Christmas gas crunch?.... CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMISG Continued From Page 1 today is predicting demand for types of gas. stations. McEUigott normally pumps 160,000 Garry tries to estimate percentages of leaded gallons a month, and would be cut back to versus unleaded for a month ahead but it LITTLE KNOWN FACTS 133,000 gallons. However, his profit comes doesn't always work out. He, like McElligoti, FRAMK SHOP from a tire and repair business as well. finds percentages of unleaded cars going up The small child between "We'll play it by ear. If Shell gets per- evexy month. two and three years old whomission to extend the rationing to dealers, • ORIGINAL • WATER SIGNED LIMITED won't stay in bod at night but If a shortage does occur, as he expects, he'll OILS COLORS EDITIONS hops out and comes out of we'll try to take care of regular customers," he again try to serve his regular customers first. his bedroom just after you've says. At present, 60 percent of his business is Mobil Oil Company is one of the three 475 PARK AVENUE 'Th*r« Is An Art To put him to bed may be from regular customers, 40 percent from tran- manufacturers of premium unleaded - the in- SCOTCH PLAINS Good Framing" lonely. It often helps to read sients. demand gasoline. Many claim cars requiring 322-8244 Corner Westfitld Ave. to- him just before bedtime, Garry, of Garry's Gelty in Fanwood remem- unleaded run better on premium unleaded, • * * bers well the 1973 gasoline queques.