Comic: 12.5.08

by The Chronicle

Thursday December 04, 2008, 8:55 PM

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Cranford's historic pumper truck in need of costly repairs

by By RADHIKA MARYA -- Staff Writer

Thursday December 04, 2008, 6:09 PM

CRANFORD--The Cranford Fire Department is currently home to a nearly 90-year-old piece of town history--a 1920 American LaFrance pumper truck.

Believed to be the department's first motorized fire apparatus, the truck found its way back to Cranford in 1982 after spending some time in a junkyard.

Fire Chief Leonard Dolan said a Massachusetts man discovered the truck and used its serial number to match it up with the fire department. According to Dolan, a local resident eventually bought the vehicle and donated it to the township.

Photo by RADHIKA MARYA/The Chronicle

The Cranford Fire Department is currently home to a nearly 90-year-old piece of town history--a 1920 American LaFrance pumper truck believed to be the department's first motorized fire apparatus. While the Fire Department would like to see the truck restored to mint condition, the efforts may prove to be too costly for the town to hold onto it.

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Santa comes to town for Annual Tree Lighting

by The Chronicle

Thursday December 04, 2008, 3:19 PM

Photos by Jim Occi/ The Chronicle

The Cranford Holiday Tree Decorating and Lighting Celebration was held last Friday, Nov. 28. Starting in the morning, local Girl Scout troops of all ages decorated the tree. In the evening, much to the delight of the children in attendance, Santa Claus arrived on a fire truck, to hear the little ones' wish lists and take holiday photos. Lauren, Maia, Jillian and Lucas Berard told Santa their Christmas wishes.

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Night of prayer at St. Michael

by The Chronicle

Thursday December 04, 2008, 10:38 AM

CRANFORD--On Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary, St. Michael Parish, Cranford, will participate in the observance of a night of prayer for the sanctity of all human life.

The night will begin with Mass celebrated at 7:30 p.m. followed by Eucharistic adoration throughout the night, concluding with the 7 a.m. Mass on Dec. 9, the feast of St. Juan Diego. During the hours of prayer, all 20 mysteries of the rosary will be prayed.

The church will be open to all throughout the night for prayer and meditation.
For more information call the church office at (908) 276-0360.

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Fine Art Showing for Cynthia Dawley

by The Chronicle

Thursday December 04, 2008, 9:51 AM

Designers Gallery in Clark will host a showing of Cynthia's newest collection of original oils, Friday, Dec.5, 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 6, 12 to 4 p.m. Cynthia will be present to visit with collectors and admirers of her work. New paintings will be shown including images of New York, local town scenes, and her favorite landscapes and garden scenes.

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'HS Musical' comes to CDC stage

by The Chronicle

Thursday December 04, 2008, 9:02 AM

CRANFORD--The popular film "High School Musical" has become a hit stage musical as well.
While three versions have been on the big screen, the original story of basketball and music will be seen at the CDC Theatre, Dec. 5, 6, and 7 and again, Dec. 12 to 14.

Directed by Joanne Geshickter and assisted by Cathy Cohane, the show features many of the songs and characters made popular by the Disney movie.

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Baldwin students get Thanksgiving surprise

by The Chronicle

Thursday December 04, 2008, 8:40 AM

"Jimmy" the turkey and a Pilgrim made an appearance at Helen K. Baldwin Nursery School in Cranford last week to teach the students about Thanksgiving. Three-year-olds Sophia Malcolm, left, and Grace Cannizzo got up close and gave Jimmy a pat. The children learned how Pilgrims harvested food and the tools they used for daily living. Quiver Farms in Pennsburg, Pa. provided the presentation.

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Cranford Ice Hockey team opens season strong; defeats Raiders 5-1

by By MICHAEL ECHAN -- CHRONICLE CORRESPONDENT

Wednesday December 03, 2008, 1:22 PM

ROSELLE--The Cranford ice hockey team started off their 2008-2009 campaign about as strong as a team could, routing Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 5-1, on Tuesday in the first round of the George Cron Tournament.

It didn't take long for the Cougars (1-0) to assert themselves in their season debut at the Warinanco Skating Center. Right winger Eric Pawlick needed just 24 seconds to score the first goal after he took a pass from defenseman Vince Fitzgerald. Cranford scored at least one goal in every period, including a second tally from Pawlick in the second period. Seven different Cougars earned points during the contest, with Pawlick collecting a game-high three points (two goals, one assist).

Photo by Jim Occi -- The ChronicleThe Cranford ice hockey team started off their 2008-2009 campaign strong, routing Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 5-1, on Tuesday. Cranford keeper Colin Mayberry (pictured above) excelled between the pipes, stopping 14 of the 15 shots Scotch Plains-Fanwood took. Several times, he deflected close-range shots from the Raiders with multiple players blocking his view. Defenseman Vince Fitzgerald (No. 46) looked on during the first round of the George Cron Tournament.

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