A 'Rood' winner at Cranford golf tourney

by The Chronicle

Tuesday October 07, 2008, 2:41 PM

CRANFORD -- Cranford resident Howard Rood was named the winner of the 2008 Elmora Cup during the 13th-annual Elmora Open Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 19. 

Rood won the prestigious Cup after finishing a grueling round against very aggressive, if not talented competitors.

The outing started in 1996 with just a few neighbors in the greater Elmora Avenue, but has grown to nearly 70 golfers and has become one of the year's most sought-after golf events.

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Cranford Recreation & Parks Department announces youth programs starting up for fall

by The Chronicle

Tuesday October 07, 2008, 12:17 PM

CRANFORD -- The Cranford Recreation & Parks Department is pleased to announce the list of youth fall programs for Cranford residents.

3D Visualization -- Mondays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Grades 1-3.
Amazing Science Workshop -- Tuesdays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Grades K-2.
Bowling -- Tuesdays at 3:45 p.m at Linden Lanes. Register at Linden Lanes using our flyer.
Basketball Clinic -- Saturdays from 9:30-11am. Grades 1-2.

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Cranford Township Committee appoints financial consultant to Riverfront Redevelopment Project

by Leslie Murray/The Chronicle

Tuesday October 07, 2008, 9:54 AM

CRANFORD -- The ongoing negotiations between the township and Garden Homes over the Riverfront Redevelopment Project continued last week as the township appointed a consultant to evaluate the financial conditions of the developer, as well as other work related to the redevelopment project and plan.

During the Sept. 24 meeting, the Township Committee approved a pair of resolutions appointing Beacon Planning and Consulting Services to evaluate the financial conditions of Garden Homes and for planning services related to possible amendments to the redevelopment plan for the site and the redevelopment project.

At the same meeting, Mayor Bob Puhak announced that another public presentation on the Riverfront project would be scheduled for October, when it will be given by Garden Homes.
This week he said that a final date would likely be announced during the Oct.6 meeting.
"They are certainly to be taken as signs of progress," Puhak said of the resolutions and the planned public meeting.

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Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield seeking dynamic women

by The Chronicle

Tuesday October 07, 2008, 9:16 AM

For more than 80 years, the Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) has brought together dynamic, talented women to make a difference in the lives of people in our community.

The JLEP is currently welcoming new members to join in providing for and helping those in need throughout Greater Union County. JLEP members reside predominantly in Westfield, Scotch Plains, Cranford, Mountainside, Clark, Fanwood and other local towns in and surrounding Union County.

The JLEP will host the first meeting for new members on Oct. 8 at 7:30 at the JLEP's thrift shop, The Jumble Store. At the first meeting, attendees will learn more about the Junior League and the services they provide and will immediately become involved in a hands-on project to benefit at risk children. The Jumble Store is located at 110 Walnut Ave. in Cranford, near the Cranford train station.

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'Snapshots In Time' salutes 75 years as Union County College celebrates anniversary

by The Chronicle

Monday October 06, 2008, 7:25 PM

CRANFORD -- Through Oct. 30, the exhibition, "Snapshots in Time: Vernacular Photography from the past 75 Years" will be on display in the Tomasulo Gallery in the Kenneth MacKay Library of Union County College (UCC).

Located on the College's Cranford campus at 1033 Springfield Ave., this exhibition is guest curated by UCC Professor Robert Yoskowitz.

The photographs in this exhibition coincide with the 75th anniversary of the college and were created in the decades from the 1930s to the 1990s, with additional images from the 2000s provided by college participants. As described by Yoskowitz, "the results are the images that, over time, have become about us -- replacing the lost narratives of their original subjects with the delight and insights of the present-day viewer."

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Chencharik of Cranford participates in internship

by The Chronicle

Monday October 06, 2008, 6:15 PM

CRANFORD-- Cranford resident and King's College, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. junior, Steven Chencharik, is currently interning with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Pioneers arena football team in marketing and ticket sales.

A business administration major and marketing minor, Chencharik is the son of Robert and Kathy Chencharik of Cranford.

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Garwood Baseball League gives out awards; looks for help

by The Chronicle

Monday October 06, 2008, 4:40 PM

Hay, Ring win multiple awards
GARWOOD--The Garwood Baseball League completed its 54th successful baseball season in June. The Major Division Regular Season Champion was the team sponsored by the Garwood Veterans of Foreign Wars.

The Major Division Playoff Champion was the team sponsored by the Garwood Police Benevolence Association. The 2008 season award winners were announced at the June 21 season-ending picnic.

They included the 2008 Sportsmanship winner Frank Cepparulo, Jason Hay as Garwood Baseball League Most Valuable Player and Billy Ring as the Michael R. Crincoli Home Run champion. The Major Division Team MVP's included: Jason Hay of the Knights of Columbus, Billy Ring of the VFW and Kyle Pender of the PBA.

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Cranford resident hosts Jersey Central Art Studio fundraiser

by The Chronicle

Monday October 06, 2008, 3:09 PM

CRANFORD -- Art, Jazz and fine food came together last Saturday night as over 85 people celebrated "Jazz in the Garden", a fund raiser for Jersey Central Art Studio (JCAS).

Though the rainy weather limited time in the garden, the home of Deborah Leber, President of JCAS, took on the look of an indoor garden, complete with flower arrangements, the smooth sound of All City Jazz and a silent auction of art and art related gifts.

"It was great party and great cause and I was pleased to be able to support it" said Cranford resident, Lynda Feder.

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